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 estimated population of the suburb of Kingswood (SA) is around 2,564 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 10 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,554 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,562 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,513 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Future population trends suggest a growth just below the median statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with an expected increase of 168 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 6.5% over the 16 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 shows Kingswood had approximately 6 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 34 homes were approved, with another 3 in FY-26 so far. This results in an average of 1.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years. However, this figure has increased to 4.7 people per dwelling over the last two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $736,000, suggesting a focus on premium segment development. Commercial development approvals totalled $11.4 million in FY-26, showing balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kingswood has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks at the 19th percentile nationally, indicating limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established properties. New development consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes.

Population forecasts suggest Kingswood will gain 166 residents by 2041, aligning with current development levels to maintain stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Kingswood has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the 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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The exceptional employment performance in Kingswood places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Kingswood has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.2% and it has seen estimated employment growth of 4.0% in the past year. As of December 2025, 1,268 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%.

Workforce participation is at 58.4%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census responses, 16.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors. Notably, professional & technical employment is at 1.7 times the regional average, while transport, postal & warehousing employs only 1.2% of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.3%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, employment increased by 4.0% and labour force by 3.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 4.2%, labour force growth of 3.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, employment could expand by 6.6% nationally, and by 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingswood's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not consider localized population projections.

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

Kingswood suburb has a median taxpayer income of $55,405 and an average income of $87,579, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,040 (median) and $96,486 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Kingswood cluster around the 63rd percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 26.6% of locals (682 people) with earnings between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, reflecting regional patterns where 31.8% similarly occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners, 32.7%, have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the area. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

In Kingswood, as per the latest Census data, 53.4% of dwellings were houses while 46.6% comprised semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. This differed from Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingswood stood at 44.7%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 32.4% and rented ones 22.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, exceeding Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Weekly rent averaged $333 in Kingswood compared to $320 in Adelaide metro. Nationally, Kingswood's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,100 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $333 against the national figure of $375.

Kingswood has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the Greater Adelaide average.

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

Kingswood's educational attainment notably exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 45.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.1% in the SA4 region. This significant advantage positions Kingswood favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.2%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%).

Vocational pathways account for 20.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 11.1%. Educational participation is notably high, 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 area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents on average located 144 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 84%, with buses used by 6% of residents. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 186 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 68 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Kingswood are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Kingswood's health indicators show below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at 62% of the total population (1,578 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.4% and 9.1% of residents respectively. 65.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 30.9% of residents aged 65 and over (792 people), higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 cultural diversity was above average, with 21.4% of its population born overseas and 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kingswood, comprising 50.2% of the population. Islam was overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, making up 1.4% versus 3.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (24.3%), and Scottish (8.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Polish at 1.3% in Kingswood versus 1.0% regionally, German at 5.4% versus 5.1%, and French at 0.7% versus 0.4%.

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 also older than the national norm of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, Kingswood has a notably over-represented 85+ cohort (8.7% locally) while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented (8.1%). This concentration of the 85+ age group is well above the national average of 2.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.1% to 10.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.9% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.3% to 11.2%, and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 12.9% to 11.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Kingswood's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 227 people (102%) from 223 to 451. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 94% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 65-74 cohorts.