Kings Park
A 57.3% overseas-born share is the standout feature of Kings Park, alongside 8,203 residents, a median age of 38 and a housing stock that is 95.2% separate houses. The migrant share is 35.7 percentage points above the national figure, while the median age is 2.0 years below national. Compared with nearby St Albans, Kings Park presents a more consistently detached, family-oriented form, with 2.9 people per household and 76.6% of homes containing 3 bedrooms. A 4.0% annual growth forecast supports its high-growth identity, although household income sits at the 26.7th percentile, below the national midpoint. That mix suits buyers seeking established family housing, but affordability and lower relative incomes remain important filters.
Local council: Brimbank
Population
8,203
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,224/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$669K
October to December 2025
The typical purchase is a 3-bedroom detached home because 76.6% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 95.2% are separate houses, compared with just 1.6% apartments. A $1,500 monthly mortgage consumes 28.3% of household income, while outright owners account for 42.4% and mortgagors 33.9%. The trade-off is income capacity: the household income percentile is 26.7, below the national median position, so buyers may need larger deposits or conservative borrowing. Kings Park suits families prioritising detached layouts over apartment living.
For Buyers
The typical purchase is a 3-bedroom detached home because 76.6% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 95.2% are separate houses, compared with just 1.6% apartments. A $1,500 monthly mortgage consumes 28.3% of household income, while outright owners account for 42.4% and mortgagors 33.9%. The trade-off is income capacity: the household income percentile is 26.7, below the national median position, so buyers may need larger deposits or conservative borrowing. Kings Park suits families prioritising detached layouts over apartment living.
For Investors
For investors, Kings Park combines a $321 weekly median rent with 22.5% renting households and a 4.6% vacancy rate. Renting is lower than the combined share of outright and mortgage ownership, so the market is more owner-occupied than tenant-led. The 0 developments recorded in the past 12 months may limit immediate new-supply pressure, while the greenfield forecast points to 4.0% annual growth driven by natural increase. That demand profile can support family rentals because 76.6% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 45.0% of families are couples with children. Investors should still price for moderate incomes, with household income at the 26.7th percentile, below the national midpoint, rather than assuming rapid rent growth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1
Last 12 Months
0
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
Schools in Kings Park
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Movelle Primary School
Resurrection School
Demographics
Kings Park has 8,203 residents and a median age of 38, which is 2.0 years below the national figure. Its 57.3% overseas-born share is 35.7 percentage points above national, making migration background central to local identity. Vietnamese ancestry is recorded for 1,970 people, followed by Other at 1,930, ancestry not stated at 751, English at 660 and Chinese at 582. Buddhism counts 1,373 people, compared with 3,845 identifying with Christianity and 1,542 reporting no religion. University attainment is 27.3%, 2.8 points below national, while average household size is 2.9, or 0.4 above national. Because 86.6% stayed at the same address, compared with 13.4% turnover, Kings Park shows residential continuity despite its migrant-majority profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.2%
Houses
3.2%
Townhouse
1.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership is split between 42.4% outright and 33.9% mortgage households, while 22.5% rent. Stock is firmly detached, with 95.2% separate houses, 3.2% semi-detached dwellings and 1.6% apartments; 76.6% have 3 bedrooms and 18.1% have 4 or more. The pattern is more family-house oriented than apartment-led markets because detached layouts and established ownership dominate local supply. A 28.3% mortgage-to-income ratio remains a key affordability measure, alongside household income at the 26.7th percentile, below the national median position.
Mortgage / mo
$1,500
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$321
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$479
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
127
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.0%
Couples with children
29.9%
Couples, no children
23.2%
Single parent
2,211
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Kings Park's largest recorded industry at 17.4% and 240 workers, followed by Construction at 9.6% and 133, Manufacturing at 9.4% and 130, Education at 9.2% and 127, and Transport at 9.0% and 125. The occupation mix is similarly practical, led by Labourers at 550, Machinery/Drivers at 472 and Trades at 441, ahead of Community/Personal at 348 and Clerical/Admin at 327. Labour-force participation is 48.3%, full-time employment 55.6% and unemployment 10.1%, which is high compared with stronger labour markets. Socioeconomic results sit in the 1st SEIFA decile for education and occupation, 2nd for economic resources, and 1st for relative disadvantage and advantage. The combination of healthcare, logistics and trades helps shape employment, while the 26.7th household-income percentile sits below the national midpoint.
Unemployment
10.1%
Labour Force
3,228
Unemployed
325
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.6%
Part-time
35.9%
Participation
48.3%
Employed
2,903
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
27.3%
Postgraduate
4.2%
Born Overseas
57.3%
Dwellings
2,614
Transport to Work
Kings Park is highly car-oriented: 75.9% travel as car drivers, compared with 2.7% using public transport, 0.9% walking or cycling and 12.9% working from home. Two nearby primary schools provide one government and one Catholic option; check the exact address and enrolment zone because access can differ across suburb boundaries. Recorded crime totals 381 incidents, including 171 property and deception offences and 101 crimes against the person, for a rate of 46.4 per 1,000 residents. The 1st IRSAD and 1st IRSD deciles place Kings Park below most Australian areas on relative advantage and disadvantage measures. With density of 3,244.3 people per square kilometre across 2.53 square kilometres, daily life is compact, but private-vehicle access remains more important than active or public transport.
Drive
75.9%
Public Transport
2.7%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
12.9%
Growth Outlook
Kings Park is classified as greenfield, with forecast growth running at 4.0% annually and driven primarily by natural increase. Compared with the suburb's 4.8% long-run house-price CAGR from 2013 to 2025, the forecast trajectory is slightly slower, but still points to a high-growth setting. The absence of a COVID dip supports a steadier outlook, while 0 recorded developments in the past 12 months suggests current expansion is not being matched by a recent wave of logged projects. Family demand is a plausible engine because 45.0% of families are couples with children, 76.6% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and average household size is 2.9, above the national figure by 0.4. Buyers should distinguish growth momentum from immediate construction activity.
Population trend: Brimbank council area
Kings Park sits in the Brimbank council area. These are the council area's residents, not Kings Park's.
Residents 2025
198,181
Growth, 5 yr average
-0.6%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.3%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
381
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
46.4
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kings Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kings Park a good suburb to live in?
Kings Park can suit households seeking detached housing, with 95.2% separate houses, 76.6% three-bedroom dwellings and 2.9 people per household. Its income percentile of 26.7 is below the national midpoint, so budget fit matters.
What schools are in Kings Park?
Kings Park has 2 nearby primary schools: one government and one Catholic. Check the exact address and enrolment zone, as access can differ compared with simply living within the suburb postcode.
Is Kings Park safe?
Recorded crime was 381 incidents, equal to 46.4 per 1,000 residents, including 171 property offences and 101 crimes against the person. Compare the exact street and time-of-day context before deciding.
Is Kings Park good for property investment?
It can suit a family-rental strategy because median rent is $321 a week, vacancy is 4.6% and 76.6% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms. However, household income is at the 26.7th percentile, below the national midpoint, so yield and arrears assumptions need care.
How is Kings Park's population changing?
Kings Park is forecast to grow at 4.0% annually, with natural increase the primary driver. The area is classified as greenfield and had no COVID dip, pointing to stronger momentum than a flat-growth setting, although 0 developments were recorded in the past 12 months.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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