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 7,499. This reflects an increase of 511 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,988. The Kinross statistical area (Lv2) had a resident population of 7,434 as of June 2024, with three additional validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this figure. This results in a density ratio of 2,668 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kinross's population growth rate of 7.3% since the census is within 2.4 percentage points of the national average (9.7%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for the Kinross (SA2).

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 growth post-2032, 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 lower quartile growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The Kinross area is expected to grow by 242 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 2.9% over the 17 years.

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 data. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 58 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY-26. On average, each home built over these years accommodates 5 new residents.

This supply is significantly lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new homes is $378,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. In FY-26, Kinross has recorded $33.0 million in commercial development approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Kinross shows reduced construction levels (50.0% below the regional average per person), supporting stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving Kinross' suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 594 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market with population forecasts estimating a gain of 214 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Kinross has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth 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 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, there are 4,574 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 72.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction has a particularly high share of employment at 1.5 times the regional level.

In contrast, 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. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, while labour force increased by 3.4%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth where employment rose by 2.9%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest 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, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account 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. Average income stood at $78,902 during the same period. These figures compare 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 a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth 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) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the regional figure of 32.0%. Notably, 31.7% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing expenses account for 14.7% of income, and residents rank in the 80th percentile for disposable income. The suburb'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' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kinross was at 24.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.4% and rented ones at 16.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kinross was $1,907, lower than Perth metro's $2,080. The median weekly rent in Kinross was $405, higher than Perth metro's $400 but still below the national average of $375 for rents and $1,863 for mortgage repayments.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise 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

Kinross Trail's educational qualifications lag behind regional benchmarks, with 21.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. University degree holders in Kinross Trail include Bachelor graduates at 16.4%, postgraduate qualified individuals at 3.2%, and graduate diploma holders at 2.1%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, 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 primary education at 10.7%, secondary education at 9.5%, and tertiary education at 4.6%.

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

Kinross has 42 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 379 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 164 meters from their nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes averages 54 trips per day, which equates to approximately nine weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kinross.

Both young and old age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population, which amounts to 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. Meanwhile, 72.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.5% across Greater Perth. As of the latest data (01-09-20XX), Kinross has 14.1% of its residents aged 65 and over, totaling 1,057 people. This figure is lower than the 20.1% recorded in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average and broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (37.5%), Australian (19.6%), and Irish (9.0%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.6%, South African at 2.5%, and New Zealand 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 of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Kinross has a higher concentration of residents aged 55-64 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.9%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 55 to 64 increased from 13.4% to 14.8%, while those aged 65 to 74 rose from 7.3% to 8.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 decreased from 16.9% to 14.0%. By 2041, Kinross is projected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The demographic shift will be led by the 65 to 74 group, which is expected to grow by 44%, reaching 930 from 644. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 15 to 24 age cohorts.