Kingsley

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Kingsley's population is around 13,955 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 751 people (5.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,204 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,812 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,777 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Regarding demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,390 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 8.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Kingsley has recorded around 22 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 111 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 3.2 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $198,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Additionally, $1.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

When measured against Greater Perth, Kingsley records roughly half the building activity per person and places among the 20th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. At around 819 people per approval, Kingsley shows a mature, established area.

Population forecasts indicate Kingsley will gain 1,247 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Kingsley has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Chichester Park Skate Facility, Greenwood Station Multi-Storey Car Park, Moolanda Boulevard Footbridge Replacement, and Duffy House Activation Project, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Kingsley performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Kingsley features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and 4.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,522 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.9% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (68.0% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 10.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. On the other hand, mining is under-represented, with only 5.3% of Kingsley's workforce compared to 7.0% in Greater Perth. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while the labour force increased by 4.1%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Kingsley. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kingsley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Kingsley SA2's income level is above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Kingsley SA2's median income among taxpayers is $58,145 and the average income stands at $74,332, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $63,739 (median) and $81,483 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Kingsley cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals 30.1% of the population (4,200 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Kingsley, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 84.4% houses and 15.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Kingsley was well beyond that of Perth metro, at 41.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (45.7%) or rented (12.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $418, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Kingsley's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kingsley features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 77.2% of all households, comprising 37.4% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.8%, with lone person households at 21.6% and group households comprising 1.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Perth average.

The educational profile of Kingsley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

At 27.8%, university qualification levels in Kingsley sit marginally below the Australian average of 30.4%, though the modest gap indicates reasonable educational competitiveness. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (23.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 88 active transport stops operating within Kingsley, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 22 individual routes, collectively providing 8,494 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 226 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 14% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 10.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,213 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kingsley's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Kingsley residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. A fairly standard level of common health conditions is seen across both young and old age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~7,828 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and asthma, impacting 9.0% and 7.6% of residents, respectively, while 66.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 25.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,587 people), which is higher 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 Kingsley was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingsley was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 9.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 32.3% born overseas. The main religion in Kingsley is Christianity, which makes up 50.6% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kingsley are English, comprising 33.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 24.0% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Kingsley (vs 0.7% regionally), South Australian at 1.3% (vs 1.0%) and Dutch at 1.8% (vs 1.5%).

Kingsley hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

With a median age of 44, Kingsley is notably exceeding the Greater Perth figure of 37 and is substantially exceeding the national norm of 38. The 65 - 74 age group shows strong representation at 13.6% compared to Greater Perth, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.5%. Following the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.8% to 8.7% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.3% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 11.9% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 12.5% to 11.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Kingsley's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 69% (844 people), reaching 2,060 from 1,215. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 75% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.