Kingsley
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Kingsley's population was approximately 13,802 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 598 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,204. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 13,812 in June 2024 and an additional 25 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,758 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth in the area during recent periods.

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 ABS-provided growth rates by age cohort from its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected. The area is projected to grow by 1,390 persons to 2041, with an overall increase of 10.1% over the 17-year period.

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

Kingsley has recorded approximately 22 residential properties granted approval annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 111 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with one approval so far in FY-26. Over these five years, an average of 3.2 people moved to the area per dwelling built annually. This demand significantly outpaces supply, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $391,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, commercial approvals amounting to $1.5 million have been registered, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Kingsley records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks in the 20th percentile nationally for assessed areas, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and suggesting possible planning constraints.

New building activity comprises 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Kingsley's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 819 people per approval, Kingsley shows a mature, established area. Population forecasts indicate Kingsley will gain 1,400 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Kingsley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones are Moolanda Boulevard Footbridge Replacement, Chichester Park Skate Facility, Greenwood Station Multi-Storey Car Park, and Duffy House Activation Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Kingsley has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% in June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%. As of this date, 7,585 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.8% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 63.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Education & training has particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Mining is under-represented with only 5.3% of Kingsley's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparison. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.7% while labour force increased by 4.0%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National unemployment rate was 4.5% during this period, lagging national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Kingsley. These projections estimate national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Kingsley's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though 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

Kingsley's median income among taxpayers was $55,397 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $71,303 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. As of March 2025, current estimates suggest Kingsley's median income is approximately $61,829 and the average income is around $79,581, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that incomes in Kingsley cluster around the 60th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 30.1% of Kingsley's population (4,154 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which is consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 32.0% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

Kingsley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.4% houses and 15.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingsley stood at 41.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.7% and rented ones at 12.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Perth metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Kingsley was $418, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Kingsley's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kingsley features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.2% of all households, including 37.4% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.8%, consisting of 21.6% lone person households and 1.3% group households. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

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

University qualification levels in Kingsley stand at 27.8%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 23.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.0% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education. Kingsley has a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 1,335 students, comprising 5 primary and 1 K-12 school. The ICSEA score for socio-educational conditions is 1076, indicating above-average conditions. Local school capacity is limited at 9.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 19.7, leading many families to travel nearby for schooling.

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

Kingsley has 89 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 23 different routes, carrying out 8,451 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents on average being located 201 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,207 trips per day across all routes, amounting to approximately 94 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Kingsley are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Kingsley's health indicators show below-average outcomes. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~7,591 people), compared to 59.3% across Greater Perth. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.0%) and asthma (7.6%). 66.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.5% in Greater Perth. As of 2021, 25.1% of Kingsley's residents are aged 65 and over (3,464 people), higher than the 20.1% in Greater Perth. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Kingsley 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

Kingsley's population was found to be culturally diverse, with 9.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 32.3% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Kingsley, making up 50.6% of its population. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.2% of Kingsley's population versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.6%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (8.2%). Notable divergences included Welsh at 1.0% in Kingsley versus 1.1% regionally, South African at 1.3% versus 1.8%, and Dutch at 1.8% versus 1.7%.

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

Kingsley's median age is 44, surpassing Greater Perth's figure of 37 and significantly exceeding the national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 13.7% of Kingsley's population, higher than Greater Perth, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 7.8%. Post-2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.8% to 8.1%, the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.5% to 11.9%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, Kingsley's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 84% (940 people), reaching 2,060 from 1,119. Those aged 65 and above are set to comprise 75% of the projected population growth. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.