Kinross

Kinross is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Kinross is around 7,499, reflecting a growth of 511 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 7.3% rise from the previous population count of 6,988. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 7,434 in June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS and validation of three new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,668 persons per square kilometer, placing Kinross in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 7.3% growth since the census is within 2.6 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate post-2032 growth, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase for Australian statistical areas, with Kinross expected to grow by 245 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 2.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Kinross recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Kinross has received around 11 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 58 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 5 new residents per year for every home built during this period.

However, supply is lagging demand significantly, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value for new homes is $378,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $33.0 million, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Kinross shows substantially reduced construction compared to Greater Perth, with 50.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties.

When compared nationally, Kinross' activity is also under the average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving Kinross' suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 594 people per dwelling approval, it indicates an established market. Population forecasts estimate Kinross will gain 218 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kinross has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Meridian Park Industrial Estate, Iluka Beach Residential Estate (stages ongoing), Iluka Plaza & Medical Precinct Expansion, and Kinross College Senior School Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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Kinross ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Kinross has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8%. As of September 2025, 4,557 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was 78.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, 9.1% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high, with a share 1.5 times the regional level.

Professional & technical services employ only 6.2% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and unemployment increase marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kinross's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

Kinross suburb's median income among taxpayers was $58,376 in financial year 2023, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $78,902 during the same period. These figures compared to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Kinross would be approximately $63,992 and $86,492, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Kinross rank between the 70th and 80th percentiles nationally. In Kinross, 37.7% of individuals (2,827 people) earned within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the regional figure of 32.0%. The substantial proportion of high earners in Kinross, at 31.7%, indicates strong economic capacity. Housing expenses accounted for 14.7% of income. Residents ranked within the 80th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Kinross is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Kinross had 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings in its latest Census evaluation, compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 24.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.4% and rented ones at 16.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,907, aligning with Perth metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $405 compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Kinross's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Kinross features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 84.0% of all households, including 44.7% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.0%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households making up 1.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Kinross performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Kinross Trail has educational qualifications that trail regional benchmarks, with 21.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. The most common qualification is a bachelor degree, held by 16.4% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (28.8%). Educational participation is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.7% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kinross has 42 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by three distinct routes, offering a total of 379 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 164 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. In this predominantly residential area, outward commuting is prevalent, with cars being the primary mode at 83%, and trains used by 12% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, surpassing the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.1% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 54 trips per day, equating to roughly nine weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Kinross demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population, which consists of 4,388 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.1 and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 72.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. As of June 30th, 2021, the area has 15.2% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1,139 people, which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kinross was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kinross has a higher linguistic diversity than most local markets, with 9.1% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 46.9% of Kinross's population resides there. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kinross, comprising 45.5%.

Notably, Judaism is overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 0.3%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (37.5%), Australian (19.6%), and Irish (9.0%). Welsh (1.6%) and South African (2.5%) residents are overrepresented in Kinross compared to regional averages of 0.7% and 1.0%, respectively. New Zealanders also have a higher representation at 1.1%.

Kinross's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Kinross is close to Greater Perth's average at 37 years old and is equivalent to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Kinross has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.4%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the population aged 65-74 grew from 7.3% to 9.2%, while the 55-64 age group increased from 13.4% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 16.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, Kinross's population is expected to shift notably in terms of age composition. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 35%, reaching 933 people from the current figure of 689. This growth will be entirely due to those aged 65 and above, with no projected growth for younger age groups. Population declines are expected for residents aged 25-34 and 55-64 by 2041.