Kingswood
Western Sydney's Kingswood grew 52.1% over the past decade, adding roughly 515 residents per year, yet household incomes remain at just the 40th percentile nationally ($1,397/week). The suburb functions as a healthcare employment hub, with 24.2% of workers in that sector alone, triple the share of its next-largest industry. Renters make up 56.7% of households, well above the national average, while the SEIFA profile reveals an unusual pattern: IER decile 1 (lowest economic resources) paired with an IRSAD decile 3, pointing to a population with limited accumulated wealth despite steady employment. A gentrification score of 46 and active-stage classification suggest this affordability gap may be narrowing.
Population
10,633
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,397/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
72
Median House
$712K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At $712,500 the median sits below the Greater Sydney benchmark, rising 14.2% from $670,000 in 2024 to $765,000 in 2025. Three-bedroom homes dominate (45.9% of stock), offering the most choice, while four-bedroom properties (19.4%) provide options for larger families. Detached houses make up only 44.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 35.1% and apartments at 20.1%, so buyers searching for a standalone house will face a smaller pool than typical. Mortgage-to-income sits at 29.0%, just below the 30% stress threshold, meaning a typical household can service a loan without formal stress. The 5 local schools range from ICSEA 955 to 1,048, all clustered near or above the national benchmark.
For Buyers
At $712,500 the median sits below the Greater Sydney benchmark, rising 14.2% from $670,000 in 2024 to $765,000 in 2025. Three-bedroom homes dominate (45.9% of stock), offering the most choice, while four-bedroom properties (19.4%) provide options for larger families. Detached houses make up only 44.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 35.1% and apartments at 20.1%, so buyers searching for a standalone house will face a smaller pool than typical. Mortgage-to-income sits at 29.0%, just below the 30% stress threshold, meaning a typical household can service a loan without formal stress. The 5 local schools range from ICSEA 955 to 1,048, all clustered near or above the national benchmark.
For Investors
The 56.7% renter share provides one of Western Sydney's deeper tenant pools, well above the national average. Median weekly rent of $355 against a $712,500 median produces a gross yield around 2.6%, moderate for a metro Sydney location. The vacancy rate of 9.6% is elevated and warrants caution, though population growth at 2.54% annually (515 people/year) suggests demand pressure should tighten this over time. With 69 development applications lodged in 12 months and net internal migration of +347 per year as the primary growth driver, supply and demand dynamics are actively shifting. Rent-to-income at 25.4% keeps tenants below stress, supporting sustainable occupancy.
Development Activity
Total DAs
421
Last 12 Months
72
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-13.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kingswood iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Kingswood Public School
K-6 · 499 students
St Joseph's Primary School
K-6 · 310 students
St Dominic's College
7-12 · 1010 students
Kingswood South Public School
P-6 · 304 students
Kingswood High School
7-12 · 1005 students
Demographics
The median age of 34 sits 6 years below the national figure, reflecting a younger resident base drawn by relative affordability. English ancestry leads (2,813) with Indian (676) forming a notable South Asian contingent, while 32.3% were born overseas, 10.7 percentage points above national. University qualifications at 31.0% sit fractionally above the national average, but the occupational spread tells a different story: Professionals (869) are closely followed by Clerical/Admin (613) and Machinery/Drivers (542), indicating a blue-collar/white-collar mix unusual for suburbs with this education level. Average household size of 2.4 is marginally below national. Punjabi (158), Nepali (119), Arabic (82), Malayalam (80) and Mandarin (71) reflect a linguistically diverse migrant intake.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
44.8%
Houses
35.1%
Townhouse
20.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Renters dominate at 56.7%, with 25.6% on mortgages and 17.7% owning outright, a tenure split that skews heavily toward rental compared to national norms. The dwelling mix is fragmented: 44.8% houses, 35.1% semi-detached and 20.1% apartments, with no single type holding a clear majority. Three-bedroom homes account for 45.9% of stock and studios/one-bedrooms just 7.0%, reflecting a family-oriented supply. The median climbed from $670,000 in 2024 to $765,000 in 2025, a 14.2% rise that outpaced most of Sydney. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,755 produce a price-to-income ratio of roughly 9.8 times annual household income, above national norms but lower than inner-Sydney equivalents.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,755
Rent / wk
$355
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$747
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.6%
Unoccupied
427
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.9%
Couples, no children
7,355
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates employment at 24.2% (682 workers), followed by Education at 10.4% and Construction at 8.4%. This single-sector concentration means the local economy is closely tied to Nepean Hospital and surrounding medical facilities. The full-time employment rate of 67.4% is reasonable, though the participation rate of 48.4% is notably low compared to the national average, with 2,935 residents not in the labour force. The unemployment rate of 8.5% runs higher than the national baseline. The SEIFA profile (IEO decile 4, IER decile 1) reveals a workforce that is moderately educated but holds minimal accumulated wealth, consistent with a renter-majority suburb where housing equity is limited.
Unemployment
5.4%
Labour Force
11,332
Unemployed
613
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.4%
Part-time
24.1%
Participation
48.4%
Employed
3,765
Occupations
Top Industries
University
31.0%
Postgraduate
9.8%
Born Overseas
32.3%
Dwellings
3,994
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 79.6% of commuters, with public transport capturing just 7.5%, reflecting limited rail and bus connectivity typical of outer-western suburbs. Walking and cycling account for only 6.0%. The suburb hosts 5 schools spanning government, Catholic and independent sectors: Kingswood Public School (ICSEA 1,048, 499 students) and St Dominic's College (ICSEA 1,008, 1,010 students) provide the strongest academic benchmarks, both above the national average. The IRSAD decile 3 and IRSD decile 2 readings confirm below-average socio-economic conditions overall, though active gentrification is gradually shifting this baseline upward.
Drive
79.6%
Public Transport
7.5%
Walk / Cycle
6.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.54%/yr
(+515 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth averages 2.54% annually (515 persons), driven primarily by internal migration at +347 per year, supplemented by overseas arrivals at +197. The 52.1% population increase over the past decade ranks well above the national average. Projected medium-scenario figures show the population reaching 23,013 by 2031, up from 20,292 in 2025. The gentrification score of 46 with active-stage signals suggests the suburb is mid-transition, with real income growing 21.4% over the decade while affordability held stable. Interestingly, the young share declined by 2.3 percentage points while the working-age share grew by 2.0 points, indicating the growth is pulling in working-age adults rather than families.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+197
Net Internal / yr
+347
Gentrification Signal
Active
Net internal migration +347/yr, Accelerating: 13% → 47%
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 suits buyers seeking affordability in western Sydney, with a $712,500 median well below the metro average. The suburb has 5 schools, strong healthcare employment (24.2% of workers), and is growing at 2.54% annually. The IRSAD decile 3 rating indicates below-average socio-economic conditions, though active gentrification (score 46) is gradually improving amenity.
What is the median house price in Kingswood?
The median is $712,500 (PSI-derived), rising 14.2% from $670,000 in 2024 to $765,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments sit at $1,755, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 29.0%, just below the stress threshold. Median weekly rent is $355.
What schools are in Kingswood?
Kingswood has 5 schools. Kingswood Public School (ICSEA 1,048, 499 students) leads, followed by St Joseph's Primary (ICSEA 1,019, 310 students), St Dominic's College (ICSEA 1,008, 1,010 students), Kingswood South Public (ICSEA 956, 304 students) and Kingswood High School (ICSEA 955, 1,005 students). Three sit above the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark.
Is Kingswood safe?
Crime data is not available for Kingswood in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 2 indicates higher relative disadvantage, which statistically correlates with elevated property crime. The unemployment rate of 8.5% is above the national average. However, the suburb's active gentrification (score 46) and growing population suggest conditions may be improving.
Is Kingswood good for property investment?
The 56.7% renter share provides a deep tenant pool, and population growth of 2.54% annually (515 people) supports demand. Gross yield is roughly 2.6% ($355/week on $712,500). The 14.2% price increase over one year is strong, though the 9.6% vacancy rate is elevated. With 69 DAs lodged in 12 months, development activity is moderate.
How is Kingswood's population changing?
Kingswood grew 52.1% over the past decade, driven by net internal migration of +347 per year. The annual growth rate of 2.54% (515 people) places it well above the national average. Medium projections forecast 23,013 residents by 2031. The median age of 34 is 6 years below national, reflecting a younger demographic intake.
What languages are spoken in Kingswood?
With 32.3% born overseas (10.7 points above national), Kingswood has notable linguistic diversity. Punjabi (158 speakers) leads, followed by Nepali (119), Arabic (82), Malayalam (80) and Mandarin (71). This South Asian language profile reflects recent migration patterns from the Indian subcontinent into western Sydney.
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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