Kingaroy
A population of 10,266 across 68.39 square kilometres gives Kingaroy a substantial South Burnett footprint, while 86.0% of dwellings are separate houses. Compared with nearby Nanango, it suits households wanting detached living and town services, but its density is only 150.1 people per square kilometre. Weekly rent is $260, vacancy is 9.3% and forecast growth is 0.87% annually, making affordability and availability central to the appeal. The median age is 38, two years below the national comparison, yet the trajectory is Aging as the senior share rises 6.2 points and the young share falls 2.4 points. Household income sits at the 27.5 percentile, below many growth corridors.
Population
10,266
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,244/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Kingaroy suits buyers prioritising detached space: 86.0% of dwellings are separate houses, with 42.3% containing three bedrooms and 39.5% containing four or more. A current median house price is unavailable, so compare recent settled sales by street rather than rely on a broad estimate. Mortgage costs are $1,200 per month and repayments equal 22.3% of household income, compared with rent at 20.9%. The 27.5 household-income percentile is below the middle of the national distribution, constraining borrowing capacity more than in higher-income markets. Outright ownership is 32.8%, above the 28.2% mortgage share, showing a sizeable established-owner base. Check insurance, access and renovation costs property by property.
For Buyers
Kingaroy suits buyers prioritising detached space: 86.0% of dwellings are separate houses, with 42.3% containing three bedrooms and 39.5% containing four or more. A current median house price is unavailable, so compare recent settled sales by street rather than rely on a broad estimate. Mortgage costs are $1,200 per month and repayments equal 22.3% of household income, compared with rent at 20.9%. The 27.5 household-income percentile is below the middle of the national distribution, constraining borrowing capacity more than in higher-income markets. Outright ownership is 32.8%, above the 28.2% mortgage share, showing a sizeable established-owner base. Check insurance, access and renovation costs property by property.
For Investors
Kingaroy's investment case is shaped more by rental demand and entry affordability than by rapid development. Rent is $260 a week, 37.8% of households rent and vacancy is 9.3%, a relatively high level that can mean more leasing choice and softer short-term competition than tighter regional markets. Development activity recorded 0 projects in the past 12 months, so investors should not assume a near-term construction pipeline. Forecast migration is Balanced and annual growth is 0.87%, below the pace associated with high-growth corridors, while the gentrification signal is Early signs with a score of 21. Compare insurance, maintenance and vacancy assumptions with nearby Nanango before relying on gross rent alone.
Schools in Kingaroy
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Saint Mary's Catholic College (Kingaroy)
St John's Lutheran School (Kingaroy)
Kingaroy State High School
Kingaroy State School
Taabinga State School
Demographics
Kingaroy has a median age of 38, which is 2.0 years below the national comparison, but its forecast trajectory is Aging. English ancestry is reported by 4,203 people, followed by German at 1,195, Scottish at 986 and Irish at 970, giving the town an Anglo-leaning cultural profile. Overseas-born residents account for 11.6%, 10.0 percentage points below the national comparison, while university attainment is 19.7%, 10.4 points lower than nationally. Household size averages 2.4 people, below the national comparison by 0.1. Christianity is recorded for 5,104 people and no religion for 4,104. Compared with nearby Nanango, Kingaroy's larger service role may broaden access to work and services, but the age and education profile still points to a more settled population than major regional centres.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.0%
Houses
4.7%
Townhouse
8.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Kingaroy's housing stock is decisively detached: separate houses account for 86.0%, compared with 8.8% apartments and 4.7% semi-detached dwellings. Three-bedroom homes form 42.3% of stock and four-plus-bedroom homes 39.5%, so the market is weighted toward family-sized properties rather than compact units. Tenure is split between 32.8% owned outright, 28.2% with a mortgage and 37.8% rented; renting is higher than either ownership category because the town serves a mobile workforce as well as long-term residents. Weekly rent is $260, while mortgage-to-income is 22.3% and rent-to-income is 20.9%. A median sale price and price-to-income ratio are not available, so compare actual sales with rates, insurance and repair needs before judging value.
Mortgage / mo
$1,200
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$260
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$663
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.3%
Unoccupied
399
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
34.8%
Couples with children
42.4%
Couples, no children
20.7%
Single parent
2,597
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Kingaroy's largest industry at 22.5% and 590 workers, followed by education at 13.4% and 350, manufacturing at 11.3% and 297, retail at 8.5% and 224, and construction at 8.0% and 209. This mix gives the local economy a stronger service base than a purely agricultural town, while trades account for 618 workers and labourers 816. Unemployment is 4.8% from a labour force of 4,528, with participation at 55.1% and full-time employment at 59.1%; the lower participation rate reflects 3,121 people outside the labour force. Socioeconomic measures sit in decile 2 for IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD, below mid-ranked areas, consistent with a household-income percentile of 27.5. Essential services provide stability, but the economy is less diversified than in larger regional centres.
Unemployment
4.8%
Labour Force
4,528
Unemployed
219
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.1%
Part-time
34.1%
Participation
55.1%
Employed
4,309
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.7%
Postgraduate
3.4%
Born Overseas
11.6%
Dwellings
3,890
Transport to Work
Kingaroy is car-oriented: 80.0% of residents travel as a car driver, versus 1.5% using public transport, while 5.3% walk or cycle and 4.6% work from home. That makes a central address useful for errands, but most households should budget for vehicle ownership and longer trips. Five schools provide a mix of three government schools, one Catholic school and one independent school, including primary and secondary options; check enrolment zones against the exact address because boundaries can cut across the town. Volunteering is 17.5%, suggesting a meaningful civic network, while 9.7% of residents need assistance. IRSAD is in decile 2, below the middle of the socioeconomic scale, so access to services and affordability matter more than amenity branding. Crime conditions should be checked at street level before buying or renting, especially when comparing town-centre and outer streets.
Drive
80.0%
Public Transport
1.5%
Walk / Cycle
5.3%
Work from Home
4.6%
Population Forecast
+0.87%/yr
(+39 people/yr)
EstablishedKingaroy's growth outlook is measured rather than explosive: the forecast trend is 0.87% annually and the primary migration driver is Balanced. Across the wider area, population change is 11.9% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 6.2 points and the working share down 4.1 points. The young share has fallen 2.4 points, a sharper direction than the headline growth rate suggests. Gentrification is rated Early signs with a score of 21, although broader shift indicators record a score of 45 and an Active stage, so renewal signals are mixed rather than conclusive. Compared with faster-growing regional corridors, Kingaroy is more likely to reward patient planning than short-term speculation because migration is balanced and development activity is 0 projects.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+22
Net Internal / yr
+37
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +18% since 2011, Accelerating: 5% → 13%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kingaroy compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingaroy a good suburb to live in?
Kingaroy can suit households seeking detached homes, established services and a slower pace. It has 10,266 residents, 86.0% separate houses and a median age of 38. Car dependence is high at 80.0%, while public transport use is 1.5%, so lifestyle fit depends heavily on owning a vehicle and checking the exact location.
What is the median house price in Kingaroy?
A current median house price is not available for Kingaroy. Use recent comparable sales and inspect each property rather than relying on a guessed suburb figure. Weekly rent is $260, separate houses make up 86.0% of dwellings, and typical mortgage costs are listed at $1,200 per month, which helps frame affordability without substituting for a sale price.
What schools are in Kingaroy?
Kingaroy has 5 local schools across 3 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. The mix includes primary and secondary education, with Kingaroy State School, Taabinga State School, Kingaroy State High School, Saint Mary's Catholic College and St John's Lutheran School. Check the catchment for the exact address before committing.
Is Kingaroy safe?
No suburb-level crime rate is available for Kingaroy, so safety should be checked using recent Queensland Police information, the exact street and an evening visit. The town has 10,266 residents across 68.39 square kilometres, meaning town-centre and outer-area conditions may differ. Compare several streets before signing a lease or contract.
Is Kingaroy good for property investment?
Kingaroy may suit investors seeking a regional rental property, but returns need careful testing. Renting accounts for 37.8% of households, weekly rent is $260 and vacancy is 9.3%. Forecast annual growth is 0.87%, migration is Balanced and development activity was 0 projects in the past 12 months. Compare insurance, maintenance and vacancy costs with nearby Nanango, and do not infer yield without a verified purchase price.
How is Kingaroy's population changing?
Kingaroy's current population is 10,266. Across the wider area, forecast population change is 11.9% over 10 years and the annual trend is 0.87%, with Balanced migration. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share has risen 6.2 points while the young share has fallen 2.4 points. Growth therefore looks gradual and older-led rather than a rapid population boom.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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