Kleinton

Kleinton lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, Kleinton's population is estimated at around 2,505, reflecting a 13.6% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,205. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,409 residents based on the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 17 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 188 persons per square kilometer. Kleinton's growth exceeded the non-metro area (8.8%) and national average, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 81.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch uses 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 years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts. Future trends forecast significant population increase in Kleinton's top quartile of Australia's regional areas, with an expected growth of 707 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 25.5% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Kleinton has seen around 16 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 82 homes. So far in FY-26, 6 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling is expected to bring in 3 new residents per year over these five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average value of $480,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. In terms of commercial development, $10.7 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating moderate levels of activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Kleinton has seen slightly more development, with 29.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. All new construction in Kleinton over these years has been comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location currently has approximately 156 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, Kleinton is expected to grow by 639 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Kleinton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. Two projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to influence the area: Central Highfields Activation Project (Infrastructure), Highfields North Estate Stages 8-10, Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC), and Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Kleinton has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.0% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 13.2%.

As of June 2025, 1,352 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.9% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Kleinton is 70.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction. Public administration & safety has particularly high representation at 2.2 times the regional average, while retail trade shows lower representation at 6.9% versus the regional average of 10.0%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment in Kleinton increased by 13.2%, alongside labour force growth of 12.8%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8% and labour force expand by 2.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project growth rates differing significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Kleinton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Kleinton had a median income among taxpayers of $65,012 with an average level of $78,670. This is among the highest in Australia compared to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $74,107 (median) and $89,676 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Kleinton rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 82nd percentiles. Income analysis reveals 41.5% of the population (1,039 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 31.7% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 82nd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Kleinton, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 81.4% houses and 18.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kleinton stood at 24.1%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (50.6%) or rented (25.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,925, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent in Kleinton was $408, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $310. Nationally, Kleinton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 86.7% of all households, including 45.0% couples with children, 32.4% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.3%, with lone person households at 12.6% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Kleinton demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Kleinton Trail are below regional benchmarks. 23.5% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (13.8%) and certificates (30.7%).

Educational participation is high at 35.0%, including primary education (15.1%), secondary education (9.1%), and tertiary education (4.2%). Educational facilities may be outside immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Public transport analysis shows two active transport stops operating within Kleinton. These stops are served by a mix of buses along one individual route, collectively providing 50 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 542 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages seven trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately twenty-five weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Kleinton is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Kleinton demonstrates above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, although this is higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 58% of Kleinton's total population (1,462 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.0% in the rest of Queensland.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.7% and 8.5% of residents respectively. A total of 71.1% of Kleinton's residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.3% across the rest of Queensland. The area has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (360 people), which is lower than the 18.8% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Kleinton is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kleinton had a cultural diversity below average, with 89.4% of its population born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 59.9%, compared to 58.8% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.8%), Australian (29.2%), and Irish (8.6%).

Notably, German representation was higher at 8.2% in Kleinton than the regional average of 8.0%. Hungarian and Dutch representations were also notably higher at 0.4% and 1.7%, respectively, compared to regional averages of 0.1% and 1.0%.

Kleinton's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Kleinton's median age is 33, which is notably younger than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and Australia's median age of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 17.6%, higher than Rest of Qld's percentage but below the national average of 12.2%. The 55-64 cohort makes up 7.8% of Kleinton's population, lower than both state and national figures. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 16.8% to 18.0%, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 2.8% to 3.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 18.6% to 17.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kleinton's age structure. Notably, the 25 to 34 group is projected to grow by 44%, adding 164 people and reaching a total of 543 from its current size of 378. However, the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to remain unchanged with no growth projected (0 people).