Kingsley
Kingsley's most distinctive feature is its established, owner-led housing base: 84.4% of dwellings are separate houses, while 40.4% are owned outright and 44.2% are mortgaged. Its 13,204 residents have a median age of 44, which is 4 years above the national figure, and household income sits at the 75.3 percentile. Compared with nearby Woodvale and Greenwood, the suburb reads as a mature family market, reinforced by 48.0% of families having children. Population change across the wider area is -0.1% over 10 years and the annual trend is -0.04%, so stability matters more than rapid expansion.
Population
13,204
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,012/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Kingsley suits buyers seeking established detached housing and room for families rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 84.4% of dwellings, 63.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 29.1% have 3 bedrooms, while apartments represent only 0.1%. Mortgage commitments average $2,000 monthly, and mortgage repayments equal 23.0% of household income. Rent is $418 weekly, and both housing-stress flags are false, helping buyers compare ownership costs with the local rental market. Kingsley's median house price is not currently available, so buyers should obtain recent comparable sales. Compared with denser markets, its low apartment share favours buyers who value land and established streets.
For Buyers
Kingsley suits buyers seeking established detached housing and room for families rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 84.4% of dwellings, 63.4% have 4 or more bedrooms and 29.1% have 3 bedrooms, while apartments represent only 0.1%. Mortgage commitments average $2,000 monthly, and mortgage repayments equal 23.0% of household income. Rent is $418 weekly, and both housing-stress flags are false, helping buyers compare ownership costs with the local rental market. Kingsley's median house price is not currently available, so buyers should obtain recent comparable sales. Compared with denser markets, its low apartment share favours buyers who value land and established streets.
For Investors
Kingsley presents as a lower-turnover, established rental market rather than a high-growth development play. Only 12.0% of households rent, compared with 40.4% owning outright and 44.2% paying a mortgage, so the tenant pool is smaller than in many investor-oriented suburbs. Weekly rent is $418 and vacancy is 4.1%, a combination that points to usable rental demand without implying a tight market at every price point. Five development applications were recorded in the last 12 months, including 2 new dwellings, which supports incremental supply rather than a major construction cycle. The forecast trend is -0.04% annually, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver, so investors should prioritise property quality, tenant appeal and holding income over rapid capital-growth assumptions.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kingsley
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
CREANEY EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTRE
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
CREANEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
DALMAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
GOOLLELAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Kingsley has a mature population of 13,204, with a median age of 44, 4 years above the national comparison. Household size is 2.6 people, 0.1 above the national figure, while 35.1% hold a university qualification, 5.0 points above the national level. Overseas-born residents account for 32.3%, 10.7 points above the national share. The largest reported ancestries are English, Scottish, Irish and Italian, at 6,215, 1,520, 1,511 and 737 people. Residential stability is high: 85.4% stayed at the same address, while turnover was 14.6%. Compared with nearby Greenwood and Woodvale, Kingsley's 44 median age gives it a particularly mature profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.4%
Houses
13.8%
Townhouse
0.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Kingsley's housing stock is strongly detached and family-sized. Separate houses make up 84.4% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 13.8% and apartments only 0.1%; 63.4% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 29.1% with 3 bedrooms. Tenure is weighted toward ownership, with 40.4% owned outright and 44.2% mortgaged, while 12.0% is rented. Mortgage repayments average $2,000 a month and represent 23.0% of household income; rent averages $418 a week and rent-to-income is 20.8%. Both housing-stress flags are false. Compared with denser northern suburbs, Kingsley offers less apartment exposure and more family-house stock, but buyers need a current valuation because a median sale price is not available.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$418
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$825
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.1%
Unoccupied
208
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
48.0%
Couples with children
39.1%
Couples, no children
11.9%
Single parent
3,776
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kingsley's household income sits at the 75.3 percentile, with weekly household income of $2,012 and family income of $2,401. Employment is anchored by healthcare at 15.4% of jobs, education at 15.2%, construction at 11.7%, professional and technical services at 10.3% and public administration at 8.1%. The occupational mix is led by professionals, 1,686, clerical and administrative workers, 1,025, trades, 955, managers, 801, and community and personal workers, 732. Unemployment is 4.1%, participation is 63.2% and 57.4% work full-time, indicating a broad service and skilled-trade base rather than one dominant industry. SEIFA places Kingsley in decile 9 for IRSD and decile 8 for IRSAD, above the national midpoint, while the education and occupation deciles are 7 and 9. That strength contrasts with real income growth of -5.1%, which has reduced purchasing power.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
6,814
Unemployed
282
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.4%
Part-time
37.5%
Participation
63.2%
Employed
6,532
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
35.1%
Postgraduate
6.6%
Born Overseas
32.3%
Dwellings
4,799
Transport to Work
Kingsley is practical for households that rely on cars: 76.3% drive to work, compared with 6.5% using public transport, 1.3% walking or cycling and 11.5% working from home. Education access includes 6 schools and centres across government and non-government sectors: 4 primary schools, 1 education support centre and 1 Montessori school. Check enrolment zones against the exact address, since catchments can differ more than suburb boundaries suggest. An IRSAD decile of 8 and IRSD decile of 9 place Kingsley above the national midpoint on socioeconomic measures. Compared with inner areas, it is more car-dependent. Crime-rate data is unavailable, so visit at different times before deciding.
Drive
76.3%
Public Transport
6.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
11.5%
Population Forecast
-0.04%/yr
(-5 people/yr)
EstablishedKingsley's growth outlook is subdued and mature. The annual trend is -0.04%, while population change across the wider area is -0.1% over 10 years, pointing to near-flat demand rather than a rapid expansion cycle. The forecast trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 8.7 percentage points and the working-age share down 5.9 points, so future housing demand is likely to favour maintenance, accessibility and established local services. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, but the gentrification score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying. Compared with higher-growth corridors, Kingsley is better read as a stable, slow-growth suburb where rent growth of 13.0% has mattered more than population expansion.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+123
Net Internal / yr
-15
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kingsley compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingsley a good suburb to live in?
Kingsley suits households wanting established, mostly detached housing, with 84.4% separate houses and 63.4% containing 4 or more bedrooms. Its median age is 44, 4 years above the national figure, and 76.3% commute by car, so it is better suited to drivers than households seeking inner-city public transport.
What is the median house price in Kingsley?
Kingsley's current median house price is not available, so buyers should obtain recent comparable sales before setting a budget. Useful anchors are the $2,000 average monthly mortgage, $418 weekly rent and 84.4% separate-house share. Compared with apartment-heavy suburbs, those figures indicate a market shaped mainly by detached homes.
What schools are in Kingsley?
Kingsley has 6 schools and centres: 4 government primary schools, 1 government education support centre and 1 non-government Montessori school. Families should check the exact enrolment zone and whether the school suits their child's year level, because practical access can differ more than the school count suggests.
Is Kingsley safe?
Crime-rate figures are not available for Kingsley, so a precise comparison with other suburbs cannot be made. A sensible check is to visit the area during both daytime and evening, review current local reports and assess routes to home, shops and schools. The suburb's IRSAD decile is 8, but that is a socioeconomic measure, not a crime score.
Is Kingsley good for property investment?
Kingsley may suit investors seeking established family housing and moderate rental exposure. Rent is $418 a week, vacancy is 4.1% and only 12.0% of households rent, compared with 44.2% paying a mortgage. The annual growth trend is -0.04%, so the case is more income and property-quality focused than a rapid-growth strategy.
How is Kingsley's population changing?
Kingsley's population is 13,204 today, with a median age of 44. The wider-area forecast records -0.1% population change over 10 years and an annual trend of -0.04%, while the trajectory is Aging and the senior share has risen 8.7 points. Compared with fast-growth corridors, this points to a stable or gently contracting profile.
What languages are spoken in Kingsley?
Overseas-born residents make up 32.3% of Kingsley, which is 10.7 percentage points above the national share. Mandarin is the most common listed non-English language at 54 people, followed by Italian at 44, German at 38, Afrikaans at 36 and French at 25. Compared with less internationally diverse areas, language needs may vary between households.
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 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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