Kings Langley
Household incomes at the 91.8th percentile ($2,457/week) combined with a 48.1% mortgage rate and 94.0% detached housing make Kings Langley one of western Sydney's most committed mortgage-belt suburbs. The $1,530,000 median grew just 2.3% from $1,510,000 in 2024 to $1,545,000 in 2025, suggesting the market has reached a price ceiling relative to incomes. Only 12.8% rent, the lowest renter share in this batch, and the 85.9% stability rate means residents rarely leave. Net internal migration runs at negative 293 per year, offset by 276 overseas arrivals, creating a population replacement dynamic where domestic families depart while overseas households arrive.
Population
9,354
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,457/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
72
Median House
$1.5M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,530,000 median buys a detached house (94.0% of stock) in a suburb where 62.3% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 33.2% have three bedrooms. Prices grew modestly at 2.3% from $1,510,000 in 2024 to $1,545,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,579 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, well below the stress threshold. The 39.2% outright ownership rate is high, and the 85.9% stability rate means neighbours stay long-term. Walking/cycling at 1.5% and public transport at 3.4% are very low, making this a fully car-dependent suburb at 89.3%. Vacancy at 3.6% is tight, reflecting strong demand.
For Buyers
The $1,530,000 median buys a detached house (94.0% of stock) in a suburb where 62.3% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 33.2% have three bedrooms. Prices grew modestly at 2.3% from $1,510,000 in 2024 to $1,545,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,579 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, well below the stress threshold. The 39.2% outright ownership rate is high, and the 85.9% stability rate means neighbours stay long-term. Walking/cycling at 1.5% and public transport at 3.4% are very low, making this a fully car-dependent suburb at 89.3%. Vacancy at 3.6% is tight, reflecting strong demand.
For Investors
The 12.8% renter share is very low, severely limiting the tenant pool. Median weekly rent of $500 against a $1,530,000 median gives a gross yield of roughly 1.7%, among the lowest in this dataset. Vacancy at 3.6% is tight, meaning the few rental properties are in demand. With 67 DAs in 12 months, development activity is moderate. Net overseas migration of 276 per year provides demand, but internal outflow of 293 per year means domestic families are leaving, likely due to affordability pressure. The 14.1% turnover is very low, consistent with owner-occupied dominance. This is a capital growth suburb, not a yield market.
Development Activity
Total DAs
391
Last 12 Months
72
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+5.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kings Langley iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Kings Langley Public School
K-6 · 567 students
Demographics
English ancestry leads at 2,873, with Irish (889), Scottish (725) and Chinese (667) following. The 28.9% overseas-born rate is 7.3 points above national. University qualification at 41.3% is 11.2 points above national. Mandarin (141), Cantonese (62), Arabic (61), Hindi (58) and Italian (53) lead non-English languages. Median age of 41 is 1 year above national, and average household size of 3.0 is well above the national 2.5, consistent with established family households. Christianity dominates at 5,694, with Hinduism (379) and Islam (190) reflecting moderate diversity. The 5.6% needing-assistance rate and 516 people needing assistance suggest an aging resident base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.0%
Houses
4.6%
Townhouse
1.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Outright ownership at 39.2% and mortgage holders at 48.1% together account for 87.3% of tenure, leaving just 12.8% renting, the lowest rental share in this batch. Detached houses at 94.0% dominate almost completely, with semi-detached at 4.6% and apartments at 1.3%. Four-plus bedroom homes at 62.3% are the clear majority. The median edged from $1,510,000 in 2024 to $1,545,000 in 2025, a 2.3% gain. At household income of $2,457/week, the price-to-income ratio is approximately 12.0x annual income, elevated but the 39.2% outright ownership rate indicates many holders purchased at much lower historical prices.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,579
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$955
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
116
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.6%
Couples, no children
8,395
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 15.1% (490 workers), closely followed by education at 13.8% (446), construction at 10.0% (324), professional/technical at 10.0% (323) and public administration at 8.7% (282). A well-diversified mix without single-sector dependence. Professionals lead occupations at 1,260, with clerical/admin (750) and managers (735) close behind. Full-time employment at 68.4% is above average, and unemployment at 4.4% is below the national rate. Participation at 54.4% is moderate. SEIFA scores are balanced: IEO decile 6 and IER decile 6, with IRSAD decile 6, indicating solidly mid-upper socio-economic positioning.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
14,955
Unemployed
556
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.4%
Part-time
27.2%
Participation
54.4%
Employed
3,900
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.3%
Postgraduate
11.1%
Born Overseas
28.9%
Dwellings
3,096
Transport to Work
Transport is heavily car-dependent: 89.3% drive to work, public transport at 3.4% is very low, and walking/cycling at 1.5% is among the lowest in this dataset. Kings Langley Public School (ICSEA 1,081, 567 students, government) is the sole school, scoring above the national 1,000 benchmark. SEIFA IRSAD decile 6 and IER decile 6 indicate above-median socio-economic conditions. Mortgage-to-income at 24.2% and rent-to-income at 20.4% are both comfortable. Volunteering at 13.1% is near the national average. The 85.9% stability rate reflects a settled, low-churn community.
Drive
89.3%
Public Transport
3.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.25%/yr
(+66 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth averages 0.25% per year (66 persons), very slow for a suburb of this size. Net overseas migration of 276 per year is offset by internal outflow of 293 per year, creating a population replacement dynamic. The 10-year population change of 5.8% is below the national average. The senior share expanded 4.0 points while working-age contracted 2.6 points, indicating clear aging. Medium projections reach 26,408 by 2031 from 25,958 in 2025. Real income grew 11.2% over the decade. The price-to-income ratio held stable (46.1 to 46.6), meaning house prices and incomes grew roughly in parallel.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+276
Net Internal / yr
-293
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -293/yr, Strong overseas inflow +276/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kings Langley compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kings Langley a good suburb to live in?
Kings Langley suits families wanting large detached homes (62.3% four-plus bedrooms) in a settled community with 85.9% residential stability. The $1,530,000 median reflects premium family housing, and mortgage-to-income at 24.2% is comfortable at the 91.8th percentile household income. Kings Langley Public School exceeds the national ICSEA benchmark at 1,081. Transport is car-dependent at 89.3%.
What is the median house price in Kings Langley?
The median is $1,530,000 (PSI derived), growing 2.3% from $1,510,000 in 2024 to $1,545,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,579 and median weekly rent is $500. At household income of $2,457/week (91.8th percentile), the mortgage-to-income ratio is 24.2%, well below the 30% stress threshold, making this suburb affordable for its income cohort.
What schools are in Kings Langley?
Kings Langley has 1 school: Kings Langley Public School (ICSEA 1,081, 567 students, government), scoring 81 points above the national 1,000 benchmark. For secondary education, families access schools in neighbouring Blacktown and Seven Hills. The university qualification rate of 41.3% is 11.2 points above the national average.
Is Kings Langley safe?
Crime data is not available for Kings Langley in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 5 indicates moderate disadvantage, at the national midpoint. The IRSAD decile 6 and IER decile 6 suggest above-median socio-economic conditions. The 85.9% residential stability rate and 87.3% owner-occupier share are demographic factors that correlate with lower crime rates nationally.
Is Kings Langley good for property investment?
Gross yield is roughly 1.7% ($500/week on $1,530,000), among the lowest in this dataset. The 12.8% renter share severely limits the tenant pool, though vacancy at 3.6% means the few rentals are in demand. Capital growth at 2.3% was modest. Net overseas migration of 276 per year provides demand, but 293 internal departures per year offset this. This is an owner-occupier market, not a yield play.
How is Kings Langley's population changing?
Growth is very slow at 0.25% per year (66 persons), with population reaching 25,958 in 2025. Internal outflow of 293 per year is offset by 276 overseas arrivals, creating a replacement dynamic. The senior share grew 4.0 points over the decade, indicating aging. Medium projections reach 26,408 by 2031. The 10-year population change of 5.8% is below the national average.
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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