Kingaroy
Labourers outnumber Professionals as the top occupation (816 vs 644), a rare inversion that underscores Kingaroy's identity as a regional services and manufacturing hub rather than a commuter suburb. Household income sits at the 27.5 percentile nationally ($1,244/week), and SEIFA places the area at IRSAD decile 2 with all four indices clustering in decile 2, pointing to consistent disadvantage across economic and educational dimensions. The university qualification rate of 19.7% runs 10.4 percentage points below the national average. German ancestry (1,195) is notably strong alongside English (4,203), reflecting the South Burnett's historic European farming settlement, while only 11.6% of residents were born overseas, 10 points below the national baseline.
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
Median House
$330K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Detached houses dominate at 86.0% of stock, with three-bedroom homes the most common at 42.3% and four-plus bedrooms close behind at 39.5%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,200, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 22.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold and among the lowest in Queensland. This affordability partly explains the improving affordability trend, with the ratio dropping from 46.2% in 2011 to 39.3% in 2021. Schools vary: St John's Lutheran (ICSEA 1,010, 692 students) performs above the national benchmark, but government schools Kingaroy State High (942, 946 students) and Kingaroy State School (908, 325 students) sit below. Buyers should note the 9.3% vacancy rate, elevated compared to regional Queensland medians.
For Buyers
Detached houses dominate at 86.0% of stock, with three-bedroom homes the most common at 42.3% and four-plus bedrooms close behind at 39.5%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,200, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 22.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold and among the lowest in Queensland. This affordability partly explains the improving affordability trend, with the ratio dropping from 46.2% in 2011 to 39.3% in 2021. Schools vary: St John's Lutheran (ICSEA 1,010, 692 students) performs above the national benchmark, but government schools Kingaroy State High (942, 946 students) and Kingaroy State School (908, 325 students) sit below. Buyers should note the 9.3% vacancy rate, elevated compared to regional Queensland medians.
For Investors
Renters make up 38.3% of households, above the national average, indicating an established rental market in this regional centre. Median weekly rent sits at $260, and the vacancy rate of 9.3% is high, suggesting tenant demand has softened. With zero development applications lodged in 12 months, new supply is not entering the market, which could eventually support rent growth as existing stock ages. The rent growth of 25.0% over the past decade sits below the broader Queensland regional average. Investment here depends on the healthcare and education sectors sustaining employment, as these two industries alone account for 35.9% of local jobs, higher than the national average for a town of 10,266 people.
Schools in Kingaroy iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St John's Lutheran School
Prep-12 · 692 students
St Mary's Catholic College
Prep-12 · 288 students
Kingaroy State High School
7-12 · 946 students
Taabinga State School
Prep-6 · 394 students
Kingaroy State School
Prep-6 · 325 students
Demographics
English ancestry dominates at 4,203 residents, followed by German (1,195), Scottish (986), and Irish (970), reflecting the district's European farming heritage. Only 11.6% of residents were born overseas, 10 percentage points below the national average, making Kingaroy one of the more Anglo-leaning population profiles in Queensland. The university qualification rate of 19.7% is 10.4 points below the national average, consistent with the IEO decile 2 reading. Christianity is the dominant religion at 5,104 adherents, representing nearly half the population. The median age of 38 is 2 years below the national figure, but the aging trajectory is pronounced: senior share has risen 6.2 percentage points over the decade while young share dropped 2.4 points, faster than most regional centres.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.0%
Houses
4.7%
Townhouse
8.8%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split shows 33.2% outright owners, 28.6% on a mortgage, and 38.3% renting, with the renter share above the national average despite Kingaroy's regional location. Detached houses account for 86.0% of dwellings, with apartments at 8.8% and semi-detached at 4.7%. Three-bedroom homes make up 42.3% and four-plus bedrooms 39.5% of stock, leaving very little one or two-bedroom inventory (18.2% combined). Mortgage repayments of $1,200 per month against household income of $1,244/week produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, ranking among the most affordable in Queensland. The 9.7% rate of residents needing assistance is above the national average, consistent with the IRSAD decile 2 reading.
Mortgage / mo
$1,200
Rent / wk
$260
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
29.7%
Couples, no children
7,397
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 22.5% (590 workers), followed by Education at 13.4% (350), Manufacturing at 11.3% (297), Retail at 8.5% (224), and Construction at 8.0% (209). The healthcare share is roughly 5 percentage points above the national average, reflecting Kingaroy Hospital's role as the South Burnett's primary health facility. Labourers (816) top the occupational profile, followed by Professionals (644) and Community/Personal workers (594). The unemployment rate of 5.2% sits near the national figure, but the participation rate of 51.5% is low, with 3,121 residents not in the labour force. All four SEIFA indices sit at decile 2, confirming persistent economic and educational disadvantage. The 17.5% volunteering rate is above the national average, typical of regional communities.
Unemployment
4.6%
Labour Force
5,948
Unemployed
273
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.4%
Part-time
31.4%
Participation
51.5%
Employed
4,015
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.7%
Postgraduate
3.4%
Born Overseas
11.6%
Dwellings
3,890
Transport to Work
Car dependence is extreme at 83.9%, with only 1.6% using public transport and 5.6% walking or cycling. This reflects Kingaroy's regional location without rail access. School quality splits between the independent and government sectors: St John's Lutheran (ICSEA 1,010, 692 students) and St Mary's Catholic (984, 288 students) perform near or above the national benchmark, while government schools Kingaroy State High (942), Taabinga State School (934), and Kingaroy State School (908) sit below. The IRSAD decile 2 reading places Kingaroy in the bottom 20% nationally on advantage, consistent with the 9.7% needing assistance rate that runs well above the national average.
Drive
83.9%
Public Transport
1.6%
Walk / Cycle
5.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.87%/yr
(+39 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth runs at 0.87% per year, adding roughly 39 persons annually, with balanced migration sources (37 internal, 22 overseas net per year). The 10-year population change of 11.9% is moderate for a regional centre. Medium projections forecast the population reaching about 4,621 by 2031. The aging trajectory is the dominant structural shift: working-age share has dropped 4.1 percentage points in a decade, steeper than most comparable regional towns. Gentrification score sits at 21 with early signs, but with zero development applications in 12 months and net internal migration of only 37 per year, the physical fabric of the town is changing slowly. Affordability has improved from 46.2% to 39.3%, counter to the national trend of worsening ratios.
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 is a regional services centre in the South Burnett, best suited to buyers prioritising affordability over metropolitan amenities. Mortgage repayments average $1,200/month, producing a 22.3% mortgage-to-income ratio, well below stress levels. The IRSAD decile 2 indicates disadvantage compared to the national median. Schools include St John's Lutheran at ICSEA 1,010.
What is the median house price in Kingaroy?
No median house price data is available for Kingaroy. Mortgage repayments of $1,200/month and weekly rent of $260 indicate an affordable housing market compared to southeast Queensland. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3% sits well below the 30% stress threshold, and the affordability trend has improved from 46.2% in 2011 to 39.3% in 2021.
What schools are in Kingaroy?
Kingaroy has 5 schools. St John's Lutheran (ICSEA 1,010, 692 students, combined) leads. St Mary's Catholic (984, 288) and Kingaroy State High (942, 946 students) serve the secondary tier. Government primaries Taabinga State (934, 394) and Kingaroy State (908, 325) sit below the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark.
Is Kingaroy safe?
Kingaroy's IRSAD decile 2 and IRSD decile 2 indicate higher relative disadvantage than 80% of Australian suburbs. Specific crime data is not available for this suburb, but the socioeconomic profile and 9.7% needing-assistance rate (above national average) are associated with elevated risk levels in comparable regional centres.
Is Kingaroy good for property investment?
Kingaroy's 38.3% renter share offers an established tenant pool, but the 9.3% vacancy rate signals softened demand. With $260/week rent and zero development applications in 12 months, the market is static. Healthcare (22.5%) and Education (13.4%) anchor 35.9% of employment, providing baseline stability. The IRSAD decile 2 limits capital growth expectations compared to higher-ranked regional towns.
How is Kingaroy's population changing?
Population grows at 0.87% per year, adding about 39 persons annually from balanced internal (37) and overseas (22) migration. The aging trajectory is significant: senior share has risen 6.2 percentage points and working-age share dropped 4.1 points in a decade, faster than many comparable regional centres. Medium projections forecast roughly 4,621 residents by 2031.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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