Kingswood (SA)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Kingswood reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Kingswood (SA) is around 140,970. This reflects a growth of 7,268 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 133,702. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 2,628 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, along with validation of five new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 138,205 persons per square kilometer. Kingswood's growth rate of 5.4% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area at 4.4%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver for this population increase, with natural growth and interstate migration playing minimal roles.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are used with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Kingswood is expected to increase by 3,789 persons to reach approximately 144,759 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of about 3.6% over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kingswood when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Kingswood had approximately 346 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 1,732 homes. As of FY-26109 approvals have been recorded. With an average of two people moving to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, supply and demand appear balanced. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $1,151,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

This financial year has seen $522.2 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to the rest of South Australia, Kingswood records 42.0% more construction per person over the past five years, offering reasonable buyer options while sustaining demand for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature. This shift from the current housing stock (175.0% houses) suggests decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring diverse affordable options.

With an estimated 504 people per dwelling approval, Kingswood maintains a quiet development environment with projected stable or declining population, reducing future housing demand pressures.

Kingswood has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Kingswood performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Kingswood has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, there were 36,828 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0% below Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Kingswood was high at 118.6%, compared to Rest of SA's 54.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents were agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employed a particularly strong share of workers, at 2.5 times the regional level, while mining employed only 1.2% of local workers, below Rest of SA's 2.9%.

The ratio of 0.9 workers per resident indicated substantial employment opportunities in Kingswood. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.1%, while employment declined by 2.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA saw employment contract by 1.2% over the same period, with a labour force growth of 0.1% and an unemployment increase of 1.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingswood's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Kingswood had a median taxpayer income of $96,962 and an average income of $118,976. These figures are above the national averages of $46,889 and $56,582 respectively for Rest of SA. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $109,402 and $134,241 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 60th percentile ($1,452 weekly), with household income at the 36th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 62.2% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week (87,683 individuals). The area has a diverse economic landscape with both lower-income residents (61.4%) and affluent households (25.2%). After housing costs, residents retain 178.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Kingswood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Kingswood, as per the latest Census evaluation, houses accounted for 175.2% and other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) comprised 25.0%. In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 78.8% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingswood stood at 78.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 70.2% and rented ones at 51.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,166, exceeding Non-Metro SA's average of $1,992. The median weekly rent figure in Kingswood was $410, compared to Non-Metro SA's $335. Nationally, Kingswood's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 134.2% of all households, including 50.8% that are couples with children, 62.6% that are couples without children, and 19.2% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining -34.2%, comprising 61.0% lone person households and 4.8% group households of the total. The median household size is 4.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of SA average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Kingswood fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 27.4%, significantly below the SA3 area average of 43.1%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 76.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (16.6%) and certificates (59.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 55.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 24.4% in primary education, 15.6% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education. Kingswood's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,677 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1116). Education provision is balanced with 2 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (29.8 places per 100 residents vs 21.2 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Kingswood has twelve active public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by twenty-four different routes that together facilitate 152 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered limited in the area, with residents generally located 43566 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 21 daily trips across all routes, translating to about 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Kingswood is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Kingswood demonstrates above-average health outcomes with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is approximately 99% of the total population (~139,334 people), leading that of the average SA2 area compared to 58.5% across Rest of SA and the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 18.4 and 16.6% of residents respectively, while 131.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.3% across Rest of SA.

The area has 46.5% of residents aged 65 and over (65,607 people), which is higher than the 21.2% in Rest of SA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 aligns with its wider region, with 176.2% of residents being citizens, 176.4% born in Australia, and 187.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 85.8%. However, Islam is overrepresented at 2.2%, compared to 1.3% regionally.

Top ancestry groups are Australian (65.6%), English (63.2%), and Scottish (16.4%), all higher than regional averages of 24.0%, 29.9%, and 7.6% respectively. Notably, German (12.8%) and Dutch (3.4%) are overrepresented, while Maori is underrepresented at 0.8%.

Kingswood ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Kingswood's median age is 88, which is significantly higher than the Rest of SA figure of 47 and exceeds the national norm of 38. The population distribution by age aligns with regional norms for Rest of SA, with a notable concentration in the 55-64 age group at 19.2%, well above the national average of 11.2%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 13.6% to 15.7% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 21.6% to 22.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 26.0% to 24.0%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 24.6% to 22.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kingswood's age structure. The 85+ group is projected to grow by -43%, adding -3,437 people and reaching a total of 4,570 from the current 8,007. Both the 85+ and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers in this period.