Kingsgrove
Detached homes dominate Kingsgrove: 82.2% of dwellings are separate houses, far above the apartment share of 8.9%, and the median house price sits at $1,625,000. Compared with nearby Bexley and Earlwood, it reads as a premium, family-sized market rather than a unit-led one. The 12,881 residents have a median age of 42, 2 years above the national figure, while household income is in the 70.9th percentile. That mix matters because established owners, larger blocks and rail access create steady demand but limit rapid turnover.
Population
12,881
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,898/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
131
Median House
$1.6M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers are paying for land and permanence: separate houses are 82.2% of stock, apartments only 8.9%, and 4-plus bedroom homes make up 32.6%. The median house price is $1,625,000, with the short price series up 4.8% from 2024 to 2025 and 0.0% below its peak. Mortgage pressure is real because repayments absorb 31.6% of income, higher than the 26.3% rent-to-income ratio, so buyers need buffer rather than just deposit capacity. The 45.5% share of 3-bedroom homes suits family upgrading.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are paying for land and permanence: separate houses are 82.2% of stock, apartments only 8.9%, and 4-plus bedroom homes make up 32.6%. The median house price is $1,625,000, with the short price series up 4.8% from 2024 to 2025 and 0.0% below its peak. Mortgage pressure is real because repayments absorb 31.6% of income, higher than the 26.3% rent-to-income ratio, so buyers need buffer rather than just deposit capacity. The 45.5% share of 3-bedroom homes suits family upgrading.
For Investors
Investors get a tenant pool, but not a scarcity story at any price. Renting accounts for 26.6% of households and the median rent is $500 a week, while the vacancy rate sits at 5.9%. The upside is renewal: 121 development applications in 12 months point to constant additions, rebuilds and upgrades. Rent growth has shifted 29.3%, so returns may improve if holding costs are controlled, but the $1,625,000 house median makes yield discipline essential.
Development Activity
Total DAs
638
Last 12 Months
131
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+12.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kingsgrove iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
K-6 · 439 students
St Ursula's College
7-12 · 1110 students
Arkana College
K-6 · 231 students
Kingsgrove Public School
K-6 · 268 students
Kingsgrove North High School
7-12 · 1020 students
Demographics
Kingsgrove skews older and more educated than Australia overall. Median age is 42, which is 2.0 years above the national benchmark, and university attainment is 43.3%, 13.2 percentage points higher than national. Overseas-born residents are 41.4%, 19.8 points above national, shaping a multilingual suburb where Greek ancestry counts 2,619 people and Chinese ancestry 2,459. Greek, Cantonese, Arabic and Mandarin remain visible at home, reinforcing multi-generation families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.2%
Houses
8.0%
Townhouse
8.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Kingsgrove housing is ownership-heavy compared with renter-led inner areas: 42.1% of homes are owned outright, 31.3% have a mortgage and 26.6% rent. Prices are near the top of the short cycle, with the median moving from $1.58 million in 2024 to $1.656 million in 2025, a 4.8% lift and 0.0% below peak. Stock is family-sized because 45.5% of homes have 3 bedrooms and 32.6% have 4 or more, while apartments are just 8.9%.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$716
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.9%
Unoccupied
271
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.6% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.0%
Couples, no children
11,071
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce is tilted to stable, higher-skill sectors. Healthcare employs 477 people or 12.7%, Professional/Tech 425 or 11.3%, and Education 409 or 10.9%, supported by Finance and Construction at 8.5% each. Occupations reinforce that pattern, with 1,421 Professionals, 890 Clerical/Admin workers and 788 Managers. SEIFA is above average on advantage measures, with IRSAD decile 8 and IEO decile 8, while resource and disadvantage deciles sit lower at 6. That gap fits a suburb with wealth but also older, non-working households.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
3,478
Unemployed
126
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.8%
Part-time
30.5%
Participation
45.3%
Employed
4,518
Occupations
Top Industries
University
43.3%
Postgraduate
9.8%
Born Overseas
41.4%
Dwellings
4,282
Transport to Work
Daily life is practical but car-weighted: 79.8% of commuters drive, compared with 8.9% using public transport and 3.6% walking or cycling. Education is a clear strength with 6 schools spanning Government, Catholic and Independent sectors. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary has ICSEA 1113 and 439 enrolments, St Ursula's College has ICSEA 1095 and 1,110 enrolments, and Arkana College has ICSEA 1092. Across the local set, ICSEA runs from 986 to 1113. IRSAD ranks in decile 8, supporting amenity and household capacity.
Drive
79.8%
Public Transport
8.9%
Walk / Cycle
3.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.43%/yr
(+28 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than speculative. Projected trend growth adds 0.43% a year, or about 28 people annually, with the medium scenario moving from 6,498 in 2026 to 6,639 in 2031. Migration is the driver: overseas migration averages +84 people a year, compared with internal migration of -34. The shift signals show 8.5% population growth over 10 years and 29.3% rent growth, but the formal gentrification score is 0 and stage is Not gentrifying, so change is gradual renewal rather than a reset.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+84
Net Internal / yr
-34
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kingsgrove compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingsgrove a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for buyers wanting established houses and schools. Separate homes make up 82.2% of dwellings, there are 6 local schools, and household income sits in the 70.9th percentile. The trade-off is car reliance, with 79.8% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Kingsgrove?
The median house price in Kingsgrove is $1,625,000. The short recent series rose from $1.58 million in 2024 to $1.656 million in 2025, a 4.8% gain, so buyers are entering near the latest peak.
What schools are in Kingsgrove?
Kingsgrove has 6 local schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors. Higher ICSEA campuses include Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary at 1113, St Ursula's College at 1095 and Arkana College at 1092.
Is Kingsgrove safe?
Suburb-level crime-rate figures are not available, so safety should be checked by street and time of day. For practical context, Kingsgrove has 6 schools, 79.8% car commuting and established ownership at 42.1% owned outright.
Is Kingsgrove good for property investment?
Kingsgrove can suit long-hold investors more than high-yield buyers. Renting is 26.6%, median rent is $500 a week and rent growth has shifted 29.3%, but a $1,625,000 house median means entry costs are high.
How is Kingsgrove's population changing?
Population change is slow positive. The trend path adds 0.43% a year, around 28 people annually, while overseas migration adds +84 a year and internal migration subtracts -34. The medium path reaches 6,639 by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Kingsgrove?
Greek is the largest listed non-English language at 958 speakers, followed by Cantonese at 477, Arabic at 429 and Mandarin at 416. This reflects 41.4% overseas-born residents, well above the national share.
Is there much development in Kingsgrove?
Yes. There were 121 development applications in the past 12 months, including dwelling houses, additions and industrial alterations. That level of activity points to renovation and renewal rather than broad high-rise change, consistent with 82.2% separate houses.
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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