Kyogle

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

Kyogle's population is estimated at around 2,325 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 77 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,248. This growth represents a 3.4% increase and is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is approximately 77 persons per square kilometer. Kyogle's growth since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period, with the suburb's population expected to decrease by 213 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, notably the 85 and over age group which is projected to expand by 71 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kyogle according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Kyogle has experienced around 6 dwellings receiving development approval per year. Approximately 30 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with 8 so far in FY-26. On average, 1.1 new residents arrive annually per new home over the past five financial years.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average construction value of new homes is $571,000, suggesting developers focus on premium developments. In FY-26, $1.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, predominantly for residential projects. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Kyogle maintains similar construction rates per capita, aligning with regional patterns and market stability.

However, recent activity has intensified. Nationally, construction levels are higher, indicating possible development constraints in Kyogle due to market maturity. Recent construction comprises 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 252 people per dwelling approval, Kyogle exhibits characteristics of a low density area. Population projections indicate stability or decline, reducing potential housing demand pressures and benefiting buyers.

Kyogle has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. Key projects include Inland Rail - Queensland Sections, Queensland Energy Roadmap 2026, and Building Future Hospitals Program.

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The labour market performance in Kyogle lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Kyogle has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 6.5%.

Employment stability over the past year is relatively high. In comparison to Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, Kyogle's unemployment rate is 2.6 percentage points higher. Workforce participation in Kyogle is significantly lower at 47.5% compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. A low 10.5% of residents work from home, though COVID-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment concentration in healthcare & social assistance is notable, with levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Public administration & safety employs only 5.0% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 7.5%. The area offers limited employment opportunities locally, indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.5%, while labour force decreased by 0.4%, causing a fall in unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and unemployment rise of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kyogle's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 indicates that Kyogle had a median income among taxpayers of $37,693 with an average level of $46,141. Both figures are below the national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively in Regional NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kyogle would be approximately $41,583 (median) and $50,903 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Kyogle all fall between the 1st and 6th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data reveals that 34.1% of Kyogle's population (792 individuals) have incomes within the $400 - $799 range, contrasting with Regional NSW where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Lower income households are prevalent in Kyogle, with 43.3% earning below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 4th percentile nationally.

Kyogle is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kyogle's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.7% houses and 10.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kyogle stood at 43.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.0% and rented ones at 31.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,142, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Weekly rent in Kyogle was recorded at $280, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Kyogle's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Kyogle features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 58.2% of all households, including 17.6% couples with children, 22.4% couples without children, and 17.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 41.8%, with lone person households at 37.9% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Kyogle faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.7%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 29.4%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.8% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kyogle has 50 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are serviced by 24 routes providing 336 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 139 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 88%, while 10% walk. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 10.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 48 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kyogle is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Kyogle faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age cohorts exhibit notable prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 45% of Kyogle's total population (around 1,052 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 12.7% of residents) and mental health issues (9.9%). Conversely, 57.1% of Kyogle's population claims to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age individuals face substantial health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Kyogle has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over (31.1%, or 723 people) than Regional NSW (23.4%). While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they generally align with national rankings for the general population.

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

Kyogle has a cultural diversity below average, with 89.8% citizens, 91.3% born in Australia, and 94.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 54.0%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top ancestry groups are Australian (31.6%), English (29.8%), and Irish (11.7%).

Notably, Scottish representation is higher at 8.8% in Kyogle than the regional average of 8.0%. Samoan representation is also higher at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% regionally. However, Australian Aboriginal representation is slightly lower at 4.3%, compared to the regional average of 4.6%.

Kyogle hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Kyogle's median age at 47 years is significantly higher than Regional NSW's average of 43 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, comprising 15.2% of the population, which is notably higher than both the regional (9.4%) and national averages (9.4%). Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group makes up 7.7%, which is smaller compared to Regional NSW. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 9.4% to 10.9%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 9.1% to 10.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 14.1% to 12.3%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 10.2% to 8.7%. By 2041, Kyogle's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 55%, reaching 194 people from 125. This growth will be driven entirely by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 45-54 age cohorts.