Kingswood (SA)

Kingswood has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the Kingswood (SA) statistical area (Lv2)'s population is estimated at around 2,613 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 59 people (2.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,554 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,584, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,561 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Kingswood (SA) (SA2)'s 2.3% growth since census positions it within 2.7 percentage points of the SA3 area's 5.0%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the Kingswood (SA) (SA2) expected to grow by 255 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 9.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Kingswood, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Kingswood averaged around 6 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 34 homes were approved, with 2 more in FY-26 so far. This averages to about 1.4 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past five financial years. However, recent data shows this rate has intensified to 8.5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $736,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, around $11.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, implying balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kingswood records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 17th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. This is lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity comprises 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining Kingswood's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (53.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 867 people per dwelling approval, Kingswood reflects a highly mature market. Future projections show Kingswood adding approximately 259 residents by 2041, indicating that at current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Kingswood has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Belair Road Retaining Walls Maintenance, Carmelite Retirement Living, Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion, and Ridge Park Master Plan are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Kingswood rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Kingswood has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.3%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1% based on AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,280 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation in Kingswood is 54.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Kingswood specializes in professional & technical employment with a share of 1.7 times the regional level, but transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 1.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, labour force by 3.3%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. By 25-Nov-25, SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year (adding 10,710 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingswood's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Kingswood suburb has extremely high national incomes. The median assessed income is $55,405 and the average income stands at $87,579. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $60,281 (median) and $95,286 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingswood cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 26.6% of locals (695 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly category. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 32.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Kingswood displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kingswood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 53.4% houses and 46.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingswood was at 44.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.4% and rented ones at 22.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, exceeding the Adelaide metro average of $1,992. The median weekly rent in Kingswood was $333, slightly higher than Adelaide metro's $335. Nationally, Kingswood's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,100 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $333 versus the national figure of $375.

Kingswood has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.1% of all households, including 34.6% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.9%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

Kingswood shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Kingswood's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 45.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) as a whole and 28.1% in the SA4 region. The area's most common university qualification is bachelor degrees at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational pathways account for 20.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 11.1%.

Educational participation is high in Kingswood, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.3% in primary education, 7.2% in tertiary education, and 7.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Kingswood has 19 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 26 different routes that together facilitate 1,305 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 144 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 186 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 68 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kingswood is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Kingswood. Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% (1,608 people), compared to 59.3% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.4 and 9.1% of residents respectively. However, 65.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Greater Adelaide. Kingswood has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 31.2% (815 people), compared to 21.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Kingswood records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingswood's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 21.4% born overseas and 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 50.2%. Islam's representation in Kingswood is 1.4%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 1.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.0%), Australian (24.3%), and Scottish (8.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences: Polish at 1.3% (vs regional 1.0%), German at 5.4% (vs 5.9%), and French at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).

Kingswood hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Kingswood's median age is 49 years, which is notably higher than Greater Adelaide's median age of 39 years and older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, the cohort aged 85 and above is significantly over-represented in Kingswood at 8.7%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 7.5%. This concentration of the 85+ age group is well above the national average of 2.2%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.9% to 13.1%, while those aged 75 to 84 have risen from 8.1% to 9.8%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has declined from 12.3% to 10.8%, and the proportion of those aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 11.2% to 10.0%. Demographic projections suggest that Kingswood's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The number of people aged 85 and above is projected to increase dramatically, rising from 227 to 482, a growth of 254 people (112%). Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 92% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. In contrast, population declines are projected for those aged 0 to 4 and 65 to 74.