Kingsthorpe
A rural locality 15 kilometres west of Toowoomba, Kingsthorpe carries an unusually strong homeownership culture: 54.2% of households hold a mortgage and 29.8% own outright, leaving only 16.0% renting, well below the national average. The median house price sits at an estimated $404,000, and 100% of dwellings are separate houses on a 45.62 km2 footprint that keeps density at just 47.3 people per km2. The population of 2,159 skews younger than national at a median age of 35, which is 5 years below the national figure, and household income sits in the 57th percentile nationally.
Population
2,159
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,652/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$404K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $404,000 makes Kingsthorpe substantially more affordable than the broader Queensland coastal market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold compared to higher-density urban suburbs. Every dwelling in the suburb is a separate house, so buyers face no apartment risk and the dominant configuration leans large: 48.1% have four or more bedrooms and 47.0% have three bedrooms, giving families genuine space. Outright owners at 29.8% and mortgage holders at 54.2% signal a community where long-term commitment to ownership is the norm rather than the exception.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $404,000 makes Kingsthorpe substantially more affordable than the broader Queensland coastal market. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold compared to higher-density urban suburbs. Every dwelling in the suburb is a separate house, so buyers face no apartment risk and the dominant configuration leans large: 48.1% have four or more bedrooms and 47.0% have three bedrooms, giving families genuine space. Outright owners at 29.8% and mortgage holders at 54.2% signal a community where long-term commitment to ownership is the norm rather than the exception.
For Investors
With only 16.0% of households renting, Kingsthorpe's investor market is thin by volume compared to urban Queensland benchmarks. Weekly rent sits at $310, and with a median house price of $404,000 that implies a gross yield of approximately 3.98%, which is moderate relative to regional Queensland standards. The vacancy rate of 4.9% is elevated, suggesting rental supply currently exceeds demand and keeping downward pressure on achievable rents. Development activity recorded just 4 applications in the past 12 months, all operational works rather than new dwellings, which limits supply-side pressure on existing stock but also signals limited near-term capital growth catalysts.
Development Activity
Total DAs
13
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kingsthorpe iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Kingsthorpe State School
Prep-6 · 205 students
Demographics
Kingsthorpe's median age of 35 sits 5 years below the national figure, reflecting a community that skews toward younger families rather than retirees. The population is culturally homogeneous: only 7.1% were born overseas, which is 14.5 percentage points below the national average, and ancestry is dominated by English (875), Irish (252), Scottish (249) and German (244) heritage. Average household size of 2.8 persons is 0.3 above the national figure, consistent with the high share of couples with children (921 families) relative to couples without children (485). University qualifications at 12.9% run 17.2 percentage points below the national rate, indicating a workforce oriented toward trade and service roles rather than professional credentials.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every one of the suburb's dwellings is a separate house, making Kingsthorpe one of the purest detached-housing markets in Queensland. The bedroom profile skews large: 48.1% have four or more bedrooms and 47.0% have three, with two-bedroom homes accounting for just 4.9% of stock. Tenure splits clearly: 54.2% carry a mortgage, 29.8% own outright and 16.0% rent, a profile more skewed toward ownership than the national average. The vacancy rate of 4.9% indicates the rental pool has more supply than demand at present. Housing costs relative to income are manageable: mortgage repayments consume 21.2% of household income and rent accounts for 18.8% of renter household income, both below conventional stress thresholds.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$310
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$787
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.9%
Unoccupied
38
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.5%
Couples, no children
1,827
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 17.7% of workers (116 people), likely driven by Toowoomba's hospital and aged-care cluster 15 kilometres away. Manufacturing and Education each account for 9.9% (65 workers each), followed by Construction at 8.4% and Retail at 7.2%. The occupation mix reflects this practical orientation: Clerical/Admin (142) and Labourers (140) are the two largest groups, with Community/Personal Service (125), Professionals (105) and Machinery/Drivers (103) close behind. The full-time employment rate of 68.7% compares reasonably against state norms, though the participation rate of 59.7% and unemployment rate of 5.7% suggest some structural underemployment. Weekly personal income averages $787 and household income sits in the 57th percentile nationally.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.7%
Part-time
25.6%
Participation
59.7%
Employed
920
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.9%
Postgraduate
1.7%
Born Overseas
7.1%
Dwellings
727
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 94.3% of residents drive to work, well above the national average, and only 1.6% walk or cycle, reflecting the rural setting with limited public transport infrastructure. Schools are not recorded within the Kingsthorpe boundary, so families rely on Toowoomba city schools roughly 15 kilometres east. Crime statistics are not available for this suburb in the current dataset. On housing affordability, rent-to-income at 18.8% and mortgage-to-income at 21.2% are both below typical stress thresholds, meaning financial pressure on residents is lower than in many comparable regional areas. The volunteering rate of 13.4% and 5.9% needing daily assistance (120 people) suggest a functional community with moderate self-reliance.
Drive
94.3%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kingsthorpe compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingsthorpe a good suburb to live in?
Kingsthorpe suits families seeking affordable detached housing with space: 48.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and the median house price is $404,000. Mortgage costs consume only 21.2% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-off is near-total car dependence (94.3% drive to work) and no recorded schools within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Kingsthorpe?
The estimated median house price is $404,000, based on 2025 rent data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.2%, which is well below the stress benchmark compared to most Queensland urban markets. Weekly rent averages $310.
What schools are in Kingsthorpe?
No schools are recorded inside the Kingsthorpe boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in Toowoomba, approximately 15 kilometres east. The suburb's university qualification rate is 12.9%, which is 17.2 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a trade and services-oriented workforce.
Is Kingsthorpe safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Kingsthorpe in the current dataset. As a contextual indicator, the suburb has a 74.9% residential stability rate (residents who have not moved in 5 years), which is above national norms. Only 5.9% of the 2,159 residents require daily assistance, suggesting a relatively functional community.
Is Kingsthorpe good for property investment?
At a $404,000 median house price and $310 weekly rent, the gross yield is approximately 3.98%, moderate by regional Queensland standards. The 4.9% vacancy rate is elevated, indicating current rental supply exceeds demand. Development activity was limited to 4 applications in 12 months with no new dwellings, so supply-side competition is low but capital growth signals are also subdued.
How is Kingsthorpe's population changing?
Kingsthorpe has a population of 2,159 with a median age of 35, which is 5 years below the national figure, pointing to a younger demographic base. The residential turnover rate of 25.1% means 74.9% of residents have stayed more than 5 years, indicating a stable and settled community. No formal population forecast data is available for this suburb.
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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