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

Kinross's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 7,487 people. This reflects an increase of 499 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,988 people in the suburb. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 7,432 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of approximately 2,664 persons per square kilometer for Kinross, placing it within the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 7.1% growth since the census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (8.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth in the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas post-2032, AreaSearch utilises the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is anticipated. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Kinross is expected to grow by 242 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.0% in total 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 approximately 10 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 54 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY-26. Each year, these new homes are estimated to bring about 5.4 new residents on average.

This supply is significantly lagging behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new homes is around $378,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In FY-26, $64,000 worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential nature. Comparatively, Kinross shows a significantly reduced level of construction compared to Greater Perth (54.0% below average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties.

However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, Kinross' construction levels are also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. The current development pattern consists of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 464 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. Future projections estimate Kinross will add around 226 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development patterns continue, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Kinross has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 41stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include 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 likely to be 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 an unemployment rate of 2.7% as of June 2025. This is below Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.3%. The area has a high workforce participation rate of 72.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction is particularly strong with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level.

However, 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 as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, while labour force grew by 4.1%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% with an increase in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project that national employment will expand by 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 only and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Kinross's median income among taxpayers was $58,376 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $78,902 during the same period. These figures compare to those for Greater Perth, which were $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $66,665, while the average is projected to reach $90,106 by that date. Census data shows Kinross's household, family and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 70th and 80th percentiles. In Kinross, 37.7% of the population (2,822 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners (31.7% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Kinross. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 80th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Kinross is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kinross's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This is compared to Perth metro's structure of 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kinross stood at 24.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.4% and rented ones at 16.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,907, lower than Perth metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Kinross was $405, slightly higher than Perth metro's figure of $400. Nationally, Kinross's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than 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 comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

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

Educational qualifications in Kinross trail regional benchmarks: 21.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (28.8%).

Educational participation is high: 30.1% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in primary, 9.5% in secondary, and 4.6% in tertiary education. Kinross Primary School and Kinross College serve 1,549 students collectively, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1032) indicating balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision follows conventional lines, with one primary and one secondary institution serving the area.

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

Transport analysis shows 43 active stops operating in Kinross, served by buses. These are covered by three routes offering 379 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 164 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

Service frequency averages 54 trips daily across all routes, equating to about eight weekly trips per stop.

Kinross's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Kinross shows strong health metrics across all ages.

Both younger and older residents have low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high at approximately 59% of Kinross' total population of 4,381 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (8.1%) and asthma (7.1%). A majority, 72.1%, report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 71.5%. Kinross has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.1% (1,055 people) compared to Greater Perth's 20.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Kinross are above average and align with the general population's health profile.

Kinross was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kinross's cultural diversity surpasses most local markets, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 46.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kinross, comprising 45.5%. Notably, Judaism, at 0.2%, is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (37.5%), Australian (19.6%), and Irish (9.0%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Welsh (1.6% vs regional 1.1%), South African (2.5% vs 1.8%), and New Zealand (1.1% vs 0.9%).

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

The median age in Kinross is approximately 38 years, closely matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Kinross has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the age group of 55-64 has increased from 13.4% to 14.8%, while the 65-74 cohort has risen from 7.3% to 8.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 16.9% to 14.0%. By 2041, Kinross's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 65-74 group is projected to grow by 44%, reaching 930 people from the current 643. This growth will be solely driven by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups of 25-34 and 15-24.