Kingston
Population pressure is the standout Kingston story, with 10,506 residents across 6.81 square kilometres at 1,543.4 people per square kilometre. The suburb is younger than the national profile, with a median age of 32, or 8 years below national, while 36.3% of residents were born overseas, 14.7 percentage points higher than national. Housing is mainly detached and renter-led: 83.6% separate houses and 52.2% renting. Compared with nearby Woodridge and Logan Central, Kingston reads as a practical, high-density Logan housing market, with 2.9 people per household and a strong Samoan presence. Its household income sits at the 23.6th percentile, while all four SEIFA deciles are 1, pointing to constrained budgets despite a 3.81% annual growth trend.
Population
10,506
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,181/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
247
Kingston suits buyers prioritising detached family stock over apartments. Separate houses make up 83.6% of dwellings, while 62.5% have 3 bedrooms and 24.0% have 4 or more, so the market is more house-oriented than apartment-oriented. A current median house price cannot be confirmed, making address-level sales research essential rather than relying on a suburb-wide figure. The monthly mortgage benchmark is $1,309, compared with weekly rent of $315; mortgage costs equal 25.6% of household income and rent equals 26.7%. Kingston may suit families and budget-conscious buyers, although the household income percentile of 23.6 signals less financial headroom than in higher-income areas.
For Buyers
Kingston suits buyers prioritising detached family stock over apartments. Separate houses make up 83.6% of dwellings, while 62.5% have 3 bedrooms and 24.0% have 4 or more, so the market is more house-oriented than apartment-oriented. A current median house price cannot be confirmed, making address-level sales research essential rather than relying on a suburb-wide figure. The monthly mortgage benchmark is $1,309, compared with weekly rent of $315; mortgage costs equal 25.6% of household income and rent equals 26.7%. Kingston may suit families and budget-conscious buyers, although the household income percentile of 23.6 signals less financial headroom than in higher-income areas.
For Investors
Kingston has a renter-majority base, with 52.2% renting versus 46.8% owning outright or with a mortgage. That supports a clear tenant pool because rental demand is not limited to a small investor segment, but a 7.5% vacancy rate calls for careful property selection and realistic leasing assumptions. Weekly rent is $315, while rents have grown 13.3%, creating income momentum that is stronger than a stagnant-rent scenario. Development activity is substantial at 235 applications in 12 months, so new supply could compete with older stock. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may support ongoing rental demand, although investors should compare maintenance, insurance and achievable rent at property level.
Development Activity
Total DAs
363
Last 12 Months
247
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+586.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kingston
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Groves Christian College (Laughlin St, Kingston)
The Centre Education Programme (Kingston)
YMCA Vocational School - Logan (Mary St, Kingston)
Kingston State College
Kingston State School
Demographics
Kingston's median age is 32, 8 years below the national figure, yet its trajectory is ageing, with the senior share up 3.8 percentage points and the working share down 4.3 points. Overseas-born residents account for 36.3%, 14.7 points above national, while university attainment is 12.1%, 18 points below national. English ancestry counts 2,819 and Samoan ancestry 646, with Samoan, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Persian recorded among household languages. Average household size is 2.9, or 0.4 above national, and couples with children make up 37.5% of families. Compared with nearby Logan Central, this points to a young-present, migrant-shaped suburb that is gradually ageing.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.6%
Houses
15.3%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Kingston's housing stock is detached and family-sized, with 83.6% separate houses, 15.3% semi-detached dwellings and just 1.1% apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 62.5% and four-plus-bedroom homes 24.0%, making the suburb more suited to family occupancy than compact apartment living. Tenure is renter-led: 52.2% rent, compared with 25.4% paying a mortgage and 21.4% owning outright. The $315 weekly rent takes 26.7% of household income, while the $1,309 monthly mortgage benchmark represents 25.6%, so the two reported ratios are close. Compared with nearby Woodridge, Kingston's housing choice should be assessed through actual dwelling condition and tenure because no suburb-wide sale median is available.
Mortgage / mo
$1,309
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $315.
$580
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $580 · units $460
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$522
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
262
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
37.5%
Couples with children
25.8%
Couples, no children
33.9%
Single parent
2,466
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kingston's employment profile is led by healthcare at 19.7% of industry employment, followed by construction at 10.7%, retail at 9.9%, education at 9.3% and manufacturing at 8.5%. The occupation mix is practical and service-linked, led by 669 labourers, 552 machinery and driver workers, and 477 trades workers. Unemployment is 13.4% with participation at 46.8%, while weekly household income is $1,181, placing it at the 23.6th percentile. Education and occupation, economic resources, disadvantage, and relative advantage all sit in SEIFA decile 1, so the low income position is consistent with broader socioeconomic pressure rather than a single industry anomaly. Compared with higher-income suburbs, households may have less capacity to absorb rent or mortgage shocks.
Unemployment
13.4%
Labour Force
3,812
Unemployed
509
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.6%
Part-time
35.1%
Participation
46.8%
Employed
3,303
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.1%
Postgraduate
2.4%
Born Overseas
36.3%
Dwellings
3,222
Transport to Work
Kingston is car-dependent: 78.8% travel as car drivers, compared with 3.2% using public transport and 1.8% walking or cycling. Only 6.7% work from home, so daily convenience depends more on road access than on local active-transport links. Five local education providers span government, Catholic, independent and vocational settings, including primary and secondary options; families should check the exact enrolment zone because boundaries can cut across nearby streets. The suburb sits in SEIFA decile 1 for IRSAD, indicating substantially lower relative advantage than higher-decile areas, so services, household budgets and property condition matter to day-to-day experience. No current crime rate is stated, so safety should be checked through recent local incident information rather than assumed from suburb labels.
Drive
78.8%
Public Transport
3.2%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
6.7%
Population Forecast
+3.81%/yr
(+285 people/yr)
EstablishedKingston's growth outlook is strong but internally mixed. The annual trend is 3.81%, and overseas migration is the primary driver, which fits the suburb's 36.3% overseas-born share. Across the wider area, population change is forecast at 121.2% over 10 years, a much faster trajectory than a static established market. At the same time, the shift is labelled Aging: the senior share has risen 3.8 percentage points, while the working share has fallen 4.3 points. Gentrification is not the current story: the score is 0 and the stage is New development, so construction activity matters more than premium repositioning. The 235 development applications in 12 months reinforce that growth will be shaped by new supply.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+121
Net Internal / yr
+55
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kingston compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingston a good suburb to live in?
Kingston can suit households seeking mostly detached housing and a renter-oriented market. It has 10,506 residents, a median age of 32 and 83.6% separate houses. Car dependence is high at 78.8%, while SEIFA IRSAD is in decile 1, so lifestyle fit depends on transport needs, budget and access to services.
What is the median house price in Kingston?
A current median house price cannot be confirmed for Kingston. Buyers should use the $315 weekly rent, the $1,309 monthly mortgage benchmark and recent settled sales for nearby properties as practical reference points. With 62.5% of homes containing 3 bedrooms, property-level comparison is important.
What schools are in Kingston?
Kingston has 5 listed education providers, spanning government, Catholic, independent and vocational settings. Local options include Kingston State School, Kingston State College and Groves Christian College, alongside 2 specialist or non-state programs. Check the exact catchment and enrolment rules for each address.
Is Kingston safe?
A current Kingston crime rate is not available, so safety cannot be rated responsibly from a single suburb label. Review recent police incident information for the relevant streets and consider lighting, traffic and property security. Kingston has 10,506 residents, meaning conditions can vary across a 6.81 square kilometre area.
Is Kingston good for property investment?
Kingston can suit investors targeting renters, with 52.2% of households renting, weekly rent of $315 and a 7.5% vacancy rate. Rent growth is 13.3%, but 235 development applications in 12 months may add competing supply. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, so returns should be tested against costs and achievable rent.
How is Kingston's population changing?
Kingston has 10,506 residents today. The annual growth trend is 3.81%, with overseas migration the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is forecast at 121.2% over 10 years. The trajectory is labelled Aging, with the senior share up 3.8 percentage points, so growth and ageing are occurring together.
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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