Kingswood
At a median house price of $2,200,000 in early 2026, Kingswood ranks among South Australia's most expensive residential suburbs, yet it sits on just 1.02 square kilometres with 2,554 residents. The defining characteristic is the age profile: a median of 49 years is 9 years above the national figure, which explains why 44.3% of homes are owned outright, participation in the labour force is just 52%, and 80.7% of residents have lived at the same address for five or more years. University qualifications reach 57%, some 26.9 percentage points above national, driven by a workforce concentrated in Healthcare, Professional/Tech and Education.
Population
2,554
Median Age
49.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,898/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
18
Median House
$2.2M
Median 1Q 2026
The $2,200,000 median house price represents a 29% rise from $1,705,000 just four quarters earlier in 1Q 2025, a sharp single-year move by any measure. Separate houses make up 53.4% of stock, with apartments at 25.7% and semi-detached at 20.9%, giving buyers more detached options than many premium urban suburbs. Three-bedroom homes account for 35.4% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom for 31.9%, reflecting family-sized floor plans across much of the suburb. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,100, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, which is notable given the price level and indicates that buyers typically carry strong equity or high incomes compared to state norms.
For Buyers
The $2,200,000 median house price represents a 29% rise from $1,705,000 just four quarters earlier in 1Q 2025, a sharp single-year move by any measure. Separate houses make up 53.4% of stock, with apartments at 25.7% and semi-detached at 20.9%, giving buyers more detached options than many premium urban suburbs. Three-bedroom homes account for 35.4% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom for 31.9%, reflecting family-sized floor plans across much of the suburb. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,100, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.6%, below the 30% stress threshold, which is notable given the price level and indicates that buyers typically carry strong equity or high incomes compared to state norms.
For Investors
Rental demand is modest: 23% of households rent, lower than the national average, and weekly rents sit at $333. Against the $2,200,000 median, that implies a gross yield well below 1%, which is a constraint any investor should price in before committing. The vacancy rate of 5.9% points to some softness in the rental market at current asking levels. Development activity is low, with just 16 applications lodged in the past 12 months, mostly heritage repairs and fence works rather than new dwellings. The investment case rests on the suburb's stability and capital growth record: the 29% price gain from 1Q 2025 to 1Q 2026 is striking, though a single data point over one year carries more uncertainty than a multi-year trend.
Development Activity
Total DAs
104
Last 12 Months
18
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-25.0%
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
St Joseph's School
R-6 · 256 students
Mitcham Primary School
R-6 · 629 students
Mitcham Girls High School
7-12 · 754 students
Demographics
The median age of 49 is 9 years above the national figure, shaping nearly every social and economic pattern in Kingswood. The dominant ancestry is English (1,074 residents), followed by Scottish (288), Irish (264) and German (195), and the overseas-born share of 21.4% is roughly at the national average, 0.2 percentage points below it. Top non-English languages are Mandarin (34 speakers), Italian (20) and Greek (19), indicating modest language diversity for a suburb of this size. University qualifications are held by 57% of residents, which is 26.9 points above the national figure, consistent with the professional occupational mix. Average household size is 2.5, at the national average, yet 24.4% of families are couples without children, reflecting the older age profile of established residents.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
53.4%
Houses
20.9%
Townhouse
25.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure strongly favours ownership: 44.3% of households own outright and 32.7% hold a mortgage, leaving only 23% renting, well below the national renter share. The high rate of outright ownership is a direct consequence of the older resident base; long-held properties are common. The stock tilts toward larger homes, with 4-plus bedroom dwellings at 31.9% and three-bedroom at 35.4%, while smaller 0-to-1 bedroom units are just 4%. The median house price moved from $1,705,000 in 1Q 2025 to $2,200,000 in 1Q 2026, a 29% rise. Mortgage-to-income is 25.6% and rent-to-income is 17.5%, both below stress thresholds, suggesting that current occupants are well-positioned relative to their housing costs, even at premium price points.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,100
Rent / wk
$333
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$906
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.9%
Unoccupied
57
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.4%
Couples, no children
1,876
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer, accounting for 23.3% of local workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 15% and Education at 13.3%. Public Admin adds 8.6% and Construction 5.3%. By occupation, Professionals (412) and Managers (180) are the largest groups, with Clerical/Admin (153) and Community/Personal services (120) behind them. The unemployment rate is 3.8% and the full-time employment rate is 57.1%. Participation at 52% is below what the income figures suggest, which makes sense given the high share of older residents no longer in the workforce. Household income sits at the 70.9th percentile nationally, above the median household, driven by the professional occupational concentration rather than broad labour force participation.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.1%
Part-time
39.1%
Participation
52.0%
Employed
1,082
Occupations
Top Industries
University
57.0%
Postgraduate
15.7%
Born Overseas
21.4%
Dwellings
910
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high, with 81.1% of residents commuting by car, while 7.7% walk or cycle and just 5.7% use public transport, lower public transport uptake than the state average for inner-ring suburbs. The suburb recorded 124 crimes in the reporting period, giving a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families draw on institutions in adjacent suburbs. The volunteering rate of 21.9% is notably high, suggesting strong community participation relative to the national average. Rent-to-income at 17.5% keeps tenants well below the 30% stress mark, and mortgage-to-income at 25.6% is also below stress levels, pointing to comfortable housing affordability for current occupants.
Drive
81.1%
Public Transport
5.7%
Walk / Cycle
7.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
124
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
48.6
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
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 established households looking for a low-turnover, owner-occupier suburb. Household income sits at the 70.9th percentile nationally, university qualifications reach 57%, and 44.3% of homes are owned outright. The median age of 49 is 9 years above national, so it skews older than most South Australian suburbs.
What is the median house price in Kingswood?
The median house price is $2,200,000 as of 1Q 2026, up 29% from $1,705,000 in 1Q 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,100 and weekly rent is $333. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 25.6%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Kingswood?
No schools are recorded within the Kingswood suburb boundary in this dataset. Families draw on institutions in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with 57% holding university qualifications, which is 26.9 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Kingswood safe?
Kingswood recorded 124 crimes in the reporting period, giving a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents. No detailed category breakdown is available in this dataset. As context, the suburb has a low-turnover, owner-occupier population, with 80.7% of residents at the same address for five or more years, which typically correlates with stable neighbourhoods.
Is Kingswood good for property investment?
The 29% price growth from $1,705,000 to $2,200,000 between 1Q 2025 and 1Q 2026 is strong, but the gross rental yield is very low: weekly rent of $333 against a $2,200,000 median implies under 1%. The renter share of 23% is well below national levels and the vacancy rate is 5.9%. The investment case relies on capital growth rather than yield.
How is Kingswood's population changing?
The current population is 2,554 across 1.02 square kilometres. Resident turnover is low, with 80.7% of people staying at the same address for five or more years. The median age of 49 is 9 years above the national figure, suggesting natural population ageing rather than strong inward migration. Long-range forecasts are not available in the dataset.
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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