Kingswood
Kingswood combines a median age of 49, 9 years above the national figure, with a highly educated resident base: 57.0% hold university qualifications, 26.9 percentage points above the national comparison. Its 2,554 residents occupy only 1.02 square kilometres, producing a density of 2,508.6 people per square kilometre. The result is an established, older inner-south setting where professional employment, low household turnover of 19.3% and scarce high-value housing shape daily life.
Local council: Mitcham
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
19
Median House
$2.2M
First quarter 2026
Separate houses account for 53.4% of dwellings, higher than apartments at 25.7% and semi-detached homes at 20.9%, so detached stock remains the dominant target for families. Mortgage repayments are listed at $2,100 monthly, while mortgage costs equal 25.6% of household income, below a severe-stress threshold. Compared with smaller apartment-led options, Kingswood provides more traditional housing, but buyers need substantial capital and should inspect renovation requirements carefully.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 53.4% of dwellings, higher than apartments at 25.7% and semi-detached homes at 20.9%, so detached stock remains the dominant target for families. Mortgage repayments are listed at $2,100 monthly, while mortgage costs equal 25.6% of household income, below a severe-stress threshold. Compared with smaller apartment-led options, Kingswood provides more traditional housing, but buyers need substantial capital and should inspect renovation requirements carefully.
For Investors
Kingswood presents a premium, tightly held rental market rather than a high-yield entry point. Rent is $333 per week, 22.4% of households rent and vacancy is 5.9%, lower than the renting share but still indicating some tenant choice. Development activity reached 19 applications in 12 months, suggesting ongoing alterations and selective intensification rather than a large construction pipeline. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, which may support demand from established households seeking the area’s professional employment base. Compared with a volume-growth market, Kingswood’s investment case depends more on scarcity, location and long-term capital preservation than on inexpensive acquisition.
Development Activity
Total DAs
112
Last 12 Months
19
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-26.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Kingswood
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Mitcham Primary School
Mitcham Girls High School
Demographics
Kingswood has an older profile, with a median age of 49, which is 9 years above the national comparison. The suburb is also highly university educated at 57.0%, or 26.9 percentage points above the national figure, helping explain the concentration of professionals and managers. English ancestry is recorded for 1,074 residents, followed by Scottish at 288 and Irish at 264, while 21.4% were born overseas, close to the national comparison of -0.2 percentage points. Couples with children represent 49.5% of families, higher than one-parent families at 13.2%, while 80.7% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period. Compared with nearby Mitcham, Kingswood reads as a compact, settled and Anglo-leaning community with a stronger university-educated profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
53.4%
Houses
20.9%
Townhouse
25.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Kingswood is expensive and mixed in form. Separate houses make up 53.4% of dwellings, higher than apartments at 25.7% and semi-detached homes at 20.9%. The largest bedroom groups are 3-bedroom homes at 35.4% and 4 or more bedrooms at 31.9%, indicating substantial family housing alongside smaller units. Ownership is relatively strong: 43.2% own outright and 31.8% hold a mortgage, while 22.4% rent. Outright ownership is higher than mortgaged occupancy, consistent with the median age of 49 and long resident tenure. Compared with a newer, more turnover-heavy suburb, Kingswood’s stock is more established and financially mature.
Mortgage / mo
$2,100
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$333
Census 2021
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
49.5%
Couples with children
36.2%
Couples, no children
13.2%
Single parent
643
Total families
Economy & Employment
Kingswood’s economic profile is led by healthcare, which accounts for 23.3% of local industry employment and 197 workers, followed by professional and technical services at 15.0% and education at 13.3%. Public administration contributes 8.6%, while construction is 5.3%, so knowledge, care and public-sector work outweigh trades. Professionals number 412 and managers 180, supporting household income of $1,898 per week at the 70.9th percentile, above the midpoint of the national income distribution. Unemployment is 3.6%, with a 54.5% participation rate and 618 full-time workers compared with 464 part-time workers. Professional and technical employment is higher than construction, helping explain the suburb’s premium housing values, although 938 residents are outside the labour force, partly reflecting its older age structure.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
1,179
Unemployed
43
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.4%
Part-time
40.8%
Participation
54.5%
Employed
1,136
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
57.0%
Postgraduate
15.7%
Born Overseas
21.4%
Dwellings
910
Transport to Work
Kingswood is compact and relatively car dependent. Car drivers account for 67.4% of commuting, higher than public transport at 4.7% and walking or cycling at 6.4%, while 16.9% work from home. Families have access to 2 nearby government schools covering primary and secondary education, but enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address because they can cross suburb boundaries. Recorded crime totals 124 incidents, equivalent to 48.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, so street-level due diligence remains sensible. The suburb’s median age of 49 and 2.5-person average household size support a quieter residential environment, while 21.9% volunteering indicates local participation. Compared with a larger suburban centre, Kingswood provides shorter local distances, but its higher car reliance can matter for households seeking frequent public transport.
Drive
67.4%
Public Transport
4.7%
Walk / Cycle
6.4%
Work from Home
16.9%
Growth Outlook
Kingswood’s growth outlook is established but active rather than explosive. The forecast trend is 2.41% annually, with internal migration identified as the primary driver, suggesting demand is being reinforced by people moving within the broader region. Population change across the wider area is 43.9% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed and the earlier gentrification score is 23 at the Early signs stage. The current gentrification score is 50 and classified as Active, a higher signal than the earlier score, with acceleration from 13% to 41%. Rent growth of 37.0% adds pressure to the housing market, even as affordability is labelled Improving from 47.2 in 2011 to 44.1 in 2021. Compared with a static established suburb, Kingswood has stronger reinvestment and migration momentum.
Population trend: Mitcham council area
Kingswood sits in the Mitcham council area. These are the council area's residents, not Kingswood's.
Residents 2025
71,267
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.9%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
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
What schools are in Kingswood?
Kingswood has access to 2 nearby government schools, covering both primary and secondary education. The local mix includes a primary school and a girls’ high school, giving families options across 2 education stages. Confirm the exact enrolment zone for each address before buying or renting.
Is Kingswood safe?
Kingswood recorded 124 incidents, equal to a reported crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents. That figure should be treated as a suburb-wide guide rather than a guarantee for every street. Check recent incidents around the specific property, compare nearby streets and inspect lighting, access and activity at different times.
How is Kingswood's population changing?
Kingswood has 2,554 residents today, with population change across the wider area recorded at 43.9% over 10 years. The forecast trend is 2.41% annually and internal migration is the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, while the current gentrification score of 50 is classified as Active.
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), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
Explore Kingswood on the Map
View parcels, zoning overlays, DA applications, schools and more.
Open Interactive Map