Kingsbury
Nearly half of Kingsbury's 3,460 residents were born overseas, while 50.1% hold a university qualification, 20 percentage points above the national comparison. The compact 1.27 sq km suburb has a median age of 34, below the national benchmark by 6 years, and a density of 2,713.9 people per sq km. Compared with nearby Reservoir and Bundoora, its small footprint creates a concentrated urban setting. Housing is mostly separate houses at 66.1%, yet renting reaches 45.1%, pointing to a mixed, mobile market rather than an owner-only profile.
Population
3,460
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,399/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
Median House
$896K
October to December 2025
Kingsbury suits buyers weighing established housing against rising purchase costs. A monthly mortgage indicator of $1,733 sits alongside a household income of $1,399 a week, while mortgage costs equal 28.6% of household income and are not flagged as mortgage stress. Three-bedroom homes make up 52.2% of the bedroom mix, followed by 4-plus-bedroom homes at 18.9%. Separate houses account for 66.1%, compared with 17.6% apartments, so buyers seeking land and family-sized layouts have more choice than apartment-focused purchasers.
For Buyers
Kingsbury suits buyers weighing established housing against rising purchase costs. A monthly mortgage indicator of $1,733 sits alongside a household income of $1,399 a week, while mortgage costs equal 28.6% of household income and are not flagged as mortgage stress. Three-bedroom homes make up 52.2% of the bedroom mix, followed by 4-plus-bedroom homes at 18.9%. Separate houses account for 66.1%, compared with 17.6% apartments, so buyers seeking land and family-sized layouts have more choice than apartment-focused purchasers.
For Investors
Kingsbury has a substantial tenant base, with 45.1% of households renting compared with 30.7% owning outright. Weekly rent is $361 and the vacancy rate is 9.3%, so investors should test achievable rent and letting periods rather than rely on demand alone. Rent growth of 18.3% supports the income case, while 6 development applications in 12 months indicate limited but visible infill activity. The wider growth trend is 1.25% annually and is driven by overseas migration. Compared with a tightly owner-occupied suburb, Kingsbury's larger rental share creates broader tenant depth, but the relatively high vacancy rate remains an important counterweight.
Development Activity
Total DAs
8
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+500.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kingsbury
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Kingsbury Primary School
Our Lady of the Way School
Demographics
Kingsbury has a median age of 34, which is 6 years below the national comparison, and 50.1% of residents hold a university qualification, 20 percentage points above the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 49.7%, or 28.1 percentage points above the national comparison. The average household size is 2.4 people, slightly below the national measure by 0.1. English ancestry leads at 645 people, followed by Chinese at 385, Italian at 334 and Vietnamese at 229. Mandarin is the most common non-English language at 124 speakers. With 72.1% staying at the same address and turnover at 27.9%, Kingsbury is more settled than its high overseas-born share alone might suggest.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
66.1%
Houses
16.3%
Townhouse
17.6%
Apartment
Tenure
The latest result is also the peak, with peak-to-latest movement recorded at 0.0%. Compared with the 2013 baseline, entry costs are substantially higher, making dwelling type and tenure important purchase considerations. Separate houses represent 66.1%, semi-detached homes 16.3% and apartments 17.6%. The largest bedroom category is three bedrooms at 52.2%, while 23.6% have two bedrooms. Renting at 45.1% exceeds outright ownership at 30.7%, reinforcing the suburb's mixed housing profile.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$361
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$617
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.3%
Unoccupied
137
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
38.2%
Couples with children
40.5%
Couples, no children
17.2%
Single parent
851
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Kingsbury's largest industry at 15.3%, representing 184 workers, followed by education at 13.0% and 156 workers. Professional and technical services account for 9.1% and 110 workers, while construction contributes 8.7% and 105 workers, and hospitality 8.3% and 100 workers. The occupational mix includes 362 professionals, 223 trades workers, 223 community and personal service workers, 214 labourers and 194 clerical and administrative workers. Labour-force participation is 60.2%, unemployment is 9.3%, and 53.4% of workers are full time. Kingsbury's SEIFA profile is uneven: education and occupation sits in decile 8, above the middle, while economic resources is decile 4; disadvantage is decile 5 and advantage is decile 7. This split suggests strong qualifications alongside more varied household resources.
Unemployment
9.3%
Labour Force
1,812
Unemployed
169
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.4%
Part-time
39.1%
Participation
60.2%
Employed
1,643
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
50.1%
Postgraduate
20.3%
Born Overseas
49.7%
Dwellings
1,342
Transport to Work
Kingsbury's daily travel pattern is car-led: 60.6% drive, compared with 8.2% using public transport and 2.4% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 25.1%, which may reduce weekday travel for some households. Families have access to 2 local primary schools, with one government school and one Catholic school; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Recorded crime totals 276 offences at 79.8 per 1,000 residents, led by property and deception offences at 192, followed by crimes against the person at 43, justice procedures at 23 and drug offences at 11. Kingsbury's IRSAD is in decile 7, above the midpoint, while its IRSD is decile 5, indicating a more mixed socioeconomic position than the advantage score alone suggests.
Drive
60.6%
Public Transport
8.2%
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
25.1%
Population Forecast
+1.25%/yr
(+162 people/yr)
EstablishedKingsbury's growth outlook is measured rather than rapid, with the annual trend at 1.25% and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 0.5% over 10 years, while the demographic trajectory is labelled "Declining young". The young share is down 3.3%, whereas the senior share is higher by 3.0%, indicating gradual ageing as the suburb matures. Gentrification is at the "Early signs" stage with a score of 27, and rent growth has reached 18.3%. Housing affordability was 79.6 in 2011 and 53.4 in 2021, a lower measure despite the stated affordability trend of "Improving". The suburb also recovered from a 10.5% COVID-era dip, with recovery recorded at 18.1%.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+704
Net Internal / yr
-116
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +20% since 2011, Net internal outflow -116/yr, Strong overseas inflow +704/yr, COVID recovered (-10% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
276
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
79.8
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 Kingsbury compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingsbury a good suburb to live in?
Kingsbury may suit residents who value a compact setting, cultural diversity and access to established housing. It has 3,460 residents, a median age of 34 and 2 local primary schools, but the 79.8 offences per 1,000 residents and 60.6% car-driver share deserve address-level consideration.
What schools are in Kingsbury?
Kingsbury has 2 local primary schools: Kingsbury Primary School in the government sector and Our Lady of the Way School in the Catholic sector. Families should confirm current enrolment zones and year-level availability for the exact address before buying or renting.
Is Kingsbury safe?
Kingsbury recorded 276 offences at a rate of 79.8 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 192 incidents, followed by 43 crimes against the person, so safety should be assessed by street, property type and current local conditions.
Is Kingsbury good for property investment?
Kingsbury has a sizeable rental market, with 45.1% of households renting, weekly rent of $361 and rent growth of 18.3%. The 9.3% vacancy rate is a risk to test, while 6 development applications in 12 months and a 1.25% annual growth trend support a selective, long-term approach.
How is Kingsbury's population changing?
Kingsbury has 3,460 residents today. Population change across the wider area is 0.5% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 1.25% driven by overseas migration. The young share is down 3.3% and the senior share is up 3.0%, indicating gradual ageing.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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