Kingswood
A 45-year median age, 5.0 years above the national comparison, is the clearest Kingswood signal: this is a settled, older-leaning community of 1,142 people across 19.12 sq km. Every dwelling is a separate house, while the 78.9th household-income percentile sits above the midpoint. Compared with Tamworth's more urban core, Kingswood is lower-density and more family-sized, with 2.9 people per household. The profile suits buyers seeking space and stability more than apartment-style convenience.
Population
1,142
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,085/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
76
Kingswood suits buyers prioritising land and larger homes: 100.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 77.9% have 4 or more bedrooms and another 20.2% have 3 bedrooms. Ownership is strong, with 50.5% owned outright and 41.6% under mortgage, compared with only 6.5% renting. A $1,950 monthly mortgage equals 21.6% of household income, while $360 weekly rent equals 17.3%, so both recorded housing stress flags are false. The trade-off is a narrower housing mix than apartment-oriented suburbs, with less choice for buyers wanting compact stock.
For Buyers
Kingswood suits buyers prioritising land and larger homes: 100.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 77.9% have 4 or more bedrooms and another 20.2% have 3 bedrooms. Ownership is strong, with 50.5% owned outright and 41.6% under mortgage, compared with only 6.5% renting. A $1,950 monthly mortgage equals 21.6% of household income, while $360 weekly rent equals 17.3%, so both recorded housing stress flags are false. The trade-off is a narrower housing mix than apartment-oriented suburbs, with less choice for buyers wanting compact stock.
For Investors
Kingswood's investment case is built on detached housing and regional demand rather than a deep rental pool. Only 6.5% of households rent, weekly rent is $360 and vacancy is 5.3%, so leasing conditions should be tested carefully compared with a tighter market. Development activity is notable at 74 applications in 12 months, including secondary-dwelling work, which may add competition or improve backyard rental supply. The wider forecast names internal migration as the primary driver, while rent growth has reached 37.0%; these are positives, but the 5.3% vacancy rate argues for conservative holding-cost assumptions.
Development Activity
Total DAs
441
Last 12 Months
76
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kingswood
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Demographics
Kingswood has a median age of 45, 5.0 years above the national comparison, and an average household size of 2.9, 0.4 above the national figure. University attainment is 22.5%, or 7.6 percentage points below the national comparison, while only 4.8% of residents were born overseas, 16.8 points below nationally. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry counts are 520, 144 and 141, and Christianity is reported by 738 people versus 339 with no religion. Residential stability is high because 86.1% stayed at the same address, against a 13.9% turnover rate.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Kingswood's housing stock is unusually consistent: 100.0% separate houses, with 77.9% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 20.2% containing 3. Tenure is also owner-heavy, with 50.5% owned outright, 41.6% mortgaged and 6.5% rented. That mix supports stability because most households have a long-term ownership position, while mortgage costs equal 21.6% of household income and rent equals 17.3%. Compared with apartment-oriented suburbs, the 19.12 sq km area and 59.7 people per sq km point to more space but a less varied dwelling choice.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $360.
$500
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $530 · units $383
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$815
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.3%
Unoccupied
21
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.7%
Couples with children
45.8%
Couples, no children
10.3%
Single parent
349
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is anchored by healthcare at 17.1% and 63 workers, education at 16.8% and 62, and construction at 14.6% and 54, followed by public administration at 8.1% and other services at 7.3%. This mix gives Kingswood exposure to essential local services and building activity, while occupations span professionals at 105, trades at 102, managers at 93, clerical and administrative work at 78, and community or personal services at 76. Labour-force participation is 65.7%, full-time employment 64.3% and unemployment 3.4%, supporting a stronger position than a high-unemployment market. Household income ranks above the midpoint at the 78.9th percentile, yet SEIFA remains moderate: IEO and IER are decile 4, IRSAD decile 4 and IRSD decile 3, indicating uneven socioeconomic conditions.
Unemployment
3.4%
Labour Force
610
Unemployed
21
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.3%
Part-time
32.6%
Participation
65.7%
Employed
589
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.5%
Postgraduate
3.8%
Born Overseas
4.8%
Dwellings
374
Transport to Work
Kingswood is practical for households with cars: 73.9% drive to work, 20.8% work from home and only 0.6% walk or cycle, a pattern shaped by a 19.12 sq km footprint and 59.7 people per sq km. Local education access includes 3 government schools spanning primary and secondary levels, giving families nearby options while exact enrolment zones still need checking. Community participation is solid at 21.4% volunteering, and 4.5% report needing assistance. With IRSAD at decile 4 and IRSD at decile 3, amenity and support needs may vary more than in higher-decile areas. Compare street-level conditions and current police reporting before making a safety decision, because no social index replaces local crime information.
Drive
73.9%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
20.8%
Population Forecast
+2.41%/yr
(+684 people/yr)
EstablishedKingswood is an established suburb with a forecast annual trend of 2.41%, driven primarily by internal migration. Across the wider area, population change reaches 43.9% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed rather than uniformly accelerating. Gentrification is marked Active with a score of 50, and rents have grown 37.0%, suggesting renewed demand is feeding into housing pressure. The earlier shift signal was less advanced, with a score of 23 and stage Early signs; this contrast matters because growth can arrive through different channels. Compared with a no-growth setting, the combination points to ongoing change, but the Mixed trajectory suggests uneven timing across the wider area.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+262
Net Internal / yr
+362
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +362/yr, Strong overseas inflow +262/yr, Accelerating: 13% → 41%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kingswood compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingswood a good suburb to live in?
Kingswood can suit buyers wanting detached, family-sized housing and a settled pace. The median age is 45, 100.0% of dwellings are separate houses and 77.9% have 4 or more bedrooms. Compared with denser suburbs, it relies more on cars and has less dwelling variety.
What is the median house price in Kingswood?
Use current settled sales to check Kingswood's median house price, because the local mix is dominated by large detached homes. There are 100.0% separate houses, with 77.9% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 20.2% containing 3 bedrooms, so compare like-for-like properties rather than relying on one headline figure.
What schools are in Kingswood?
Kingswood has 3 nearby government schools: 1 secondary school and 2 primary schools. Families should check the exact enrolment zone for each address, because catchments can differ by school. Compared with a suburb without local primary and secondary provision, this improves day-to-day convenience.
Is Kingswood safe?
A definitive safety call needs current street-level checking rather than relying on social indicators. Kingswood's IRSAD is decile 4, 4.5% of residents report needing assistance and 21.4% volunteer. These figures describe socioeconomic context, not crime, so review current NSW Police information before buying or renting.
Is Kingswood good for property investment?
Kingswood may suit a long-term investor comfortable with detached housing and a smaller rental pool. Weekly rent is $360, vacancy is 5.3%, renting households are 6.5% and 74 development applications were recorded in 12 months. Compared with a tighter rental market, vacancy warrants conservative assumptions.
How is Kingswood's population changing?
Kingswood has 1,142 residents today. The wider area's annual growth trend is 2.41%, driven by internal migration, and population change across 10 years is 43.9%. The trajectory is Mixed, so growth is positive but may be uneven compared with a consistently accelerating area.
What development is happening in Kingswood?
Kingswood recorded 74 development applications over 12 months, including secondary dwellings and alterations to existing homes. This points to ongoing incremental change rather than a single large project. Compared with areas without this level of activity, backyard housing may become more common and competition for tenants could increase.
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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