Kingswood (SA)

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

As of Feb 2026, Kingswood's population is estimated at around 2,613. This reflects an increase of 59 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,554. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,584 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validation of 7 new addresses since the Census date. Kingswood's population density ratio is 2,561 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kingswood's growth rate of 2.3% since the census positions it within 2.7 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.0%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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 method. Looking ahead, Kingswood is expected to grow by 241 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 9.4% 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

Between FY21-FY25, Kingswood averaged around 6 new dwelling approvals annually. Approximately 34 homes were approved in the past five financial years, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY26. Each year, about 1.4 new residents arrived per new home between FY21-FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this increased to 8.5 people per dwelling over the past two years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $736,000, targeting the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $11.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kingswood records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 17th percentile nationally, offering limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established properties. Building activity comprises 80% detached dwellings and 20% attached dwellings, maintaining Kingswood's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (53% 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 estimate Kingswood adding 247 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential heightened competition as the population grows.

Kingswood has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this area: Belair Road Retaining Walls Maintenance, Carmelite Retirement Living, Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion, 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 a highly educated workforce, with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9%. As of September 2025, 1,272 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation was 58.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 16.3% of residents worked from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Kingswood specializes in professional & technical employment, with a share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing was under-represented, at 1.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.3%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, labour force by 3.0%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a drop in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Kingswood's employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Kingswood's employment mix.

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 ending June 2023 shows that median income in Kingswood is $55,405 and average income stands at $87,579. This compares to Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,281 (median) and $95,286 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Kingswood are at the 63rd percentile nationally. The data indicates that 26.6% of locals (695 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with the regional average of 31.8%. Higher earners make up a significant portion, with 32.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. 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, 53.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 46.6% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingswood stood at 44.7%, with mortgaged properties at 32.4% and rented ones at 22.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent in Kingswood was $333, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Kingswood's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,100 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $333 compared to the national figure of $375.

Kingswood has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 aligns 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 exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 45.5% hold university qualifications compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.1% in the SA4 region. The area's strong educational advantage is led by 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+, 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, including 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 combined offer 1,305 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 144 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outwards. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 84% of residents, while only 6% use buses. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

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

Kingswood's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia 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 metrics are close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the nation's average among older cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (1,608 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.4% and 9.1% of residents respectively. A total of 65.5% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 31.2% of residents aged 65 and over (815 people), higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking 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 population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 21.4% born overseas and 13.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kingswood as of 50.2%. However, Islam's representation stood out at 1.4%, higher than Greater Adelaide's 3.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (30.0%), Australian (24.3%), and Scottish (8.0%). Notably, Polish (1.3%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.0%, as were German (5.4% vs 5.1%) and French (0.7% vs 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 cohort of individuals aged 85 and above (8.7%), while those aged 25-34 are under-represented (7.4%). This concentration of individuals aged 85 and above is well above the national figure of 2.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population of individuals aged 15 to 24 has grown from 10.9% to 13.2%, while those aged 75 to 84 have increased from 8.1% to 10.0%. Conversely, the cohort aged 55 to 64 has declined from 12.3% to 10.7%, and the group aged 35 to 44 has dropped from 11.2% to 9.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Kingswood's age profile will evolve significantly by the year 2041. The cohort of individuals aged 85 and above is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 241 people (106%) from 227 to 469. Notably, the combined cohorts of individuals aged 65 and above will account for 92% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 0 to 4 and 65 to 74.