Kingswood (Penrith - NSW)

Population growth drivers in Kingswood are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) is around 11,800. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,633 people. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of new addresses, shows a resident population of 11,672. This increase of 1,167 people (11.0%) is higher than the SA4 region's growth rate of 6.0% and the state average. The population density ratio stands at 2,149 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 44.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

Future projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia (released in 2024 with a base year of 2022) forecast significant population increase for Kingswood, expecting it to grow by 3,496 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of 28.5% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Kingswood was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Kingswood shows an average of approximately 88 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 441 homes. As of FY-26, 60 approvals have been recorded. This indicates an average of about 2.9 new residents per dwelling per year between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting healthy demand for housing in the area. The average construction cost value of new homes being built is around $402,000.

In terms of commercial development, approximately $58.8 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingswood has shown slightly more development, with 35.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand.

In terms of dwelling types, around 77.0% are standalone homes and 23.0% are attached dwellings, preserving Kingswood's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (45.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 101 people per dwelling approval, Kingswood shows characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kingswood is projected to add approximately 3,368 residents by 2041. Construction activity is maintaining pace with projected population growth, although buyers may face increasing competition as the population increases.

Kingswood has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Mulgoa Road Upgrade from Jeanette Street to Blaikie Road, Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport - Orchard Hills Station, Dunheved Road Upgrade, and Kingswood Hotel Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most pertinent.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Kingswood faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Kingswood has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 6.2%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 5,523 residents are employed, an unemployment rate of 2.0% higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Kingswood lags at 62.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses show that 28.4% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Kingswood has a strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical employs only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending December 2025, Kingswood's labour force decreased by 5.8%, while employment decreased by 5.3%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point fall in unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingswood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 30th, 2023, Kingswood suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $47,666 with average income standing at $53,823. This is lower than national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32% from July 1st, 2023 to March 2026, current estimates would be approximately $52,585 (median) and $59,378 (average). From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at 28th percentile, family income at 34th percentile, and personal income at 38th percentile in Kingswood. Income distribution shows 34.1% of population (4,023 individuals) fall within $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to surrounding region with 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at 21st percentile.

Kingswood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kingswood's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 44.8% houses and 55.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingswood stood at 17.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.8% and rented ones at 56.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,755, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. Median weekly rent in Kingswood was $355, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Kingswood's mortgage repayments were below the average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Kingswood features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 60.6% of all households, including 24.7% couples with children, 17.8% couples without children, and 16.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 39.4%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 4.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Kingswood aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 25.4%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (25.2%). Educational participation is high, with 33.9% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.4% in primary, 6.5% in secondary, and 6.5% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Kingswood has 106 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 64 routes, providing a total of 5,574 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 146 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 78%, with train at 11% and walking at 5%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.9, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 28.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 796 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Kingswood is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Kingswood faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% of the total population (around 5,695 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 11.2% and 9.7% of residents respectively. However, 65.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Kingswood has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,557 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Kingswood was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingswood's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 32.3% born overseas and 29.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Kingswood, comprising 49.7% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category made up 3.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian (23.2%), English (21.5%), and Other (15.4%) were the top groups in Kingswood. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Filipino at 3.2% vs regional 2.0%, Polish at 1.0% vs regional 0.6%, and Maltese at 1.3% vs regional 1.0%.

Kingswood hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Kingswood's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Kingswood has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 15.4% to 16.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 18.5% to 17.4%, and the proportion of those aged 0-4 has dropped from 7.3% to 6.2%. Population forecasts for Kingswood in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the strongest growth projected for the 45-54 age group, which is expected to grow by 39%, adding 551 residents to reach a total of 1,979. In contrast, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth, projected at just 8% (an increase of 58 people).