Kingsley (WA)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses recorded by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Kingsley has an estimated residency of approximately 13,890 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 686 residents (5.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 13,204 people. The calculation is derived from a resident count of 13,888, calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics, combined with 25 newly validated addresses since the Census date. This population size results in a density of 1,769 residents per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio found across national markets monitored by Districts. This growth was almost entirely propelled by international migration, which functioned as the sole source of net demographic expansion lately.

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The suburb of Kingsley features a qualified workforce with robust representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate sitting at 2.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.8% over the past year, according to Districts regional aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 7,581 working residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.0 percentage points below the 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth, while labor force participation is slightly lower than regional benchmarks (67.8% relative to 70.2% in Greater Perth). Census figures show a modest 10.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Kingsley earn a median income of $55,397, with an average of $71,303. This exceeds national figures, and compares to a median of $60,748 and average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Incorporating the Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $61,452 for the median and $79,096 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Kingsley around the 60th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.1% of the community (4,180 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, similar to the broader region where this bracket accounts for . After housing expenses, households retain of their earnings, indicating solid purchasing capacity and placing the area in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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Residential housing in the suburb of Kingsley at the time of the latest Census consisted of 84.4% separate houses and 15.7% alternative housing styles (including townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Perth metropolitan division where separate houses made up 77.8% and other options accounted for 22.1%. Outright home ownership was significantly higher than the Perth metro average, reaching 41.9%, while the remaining properties were held with a mortgage (45.7%) or occupied by tenants (12.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the metropolitan average at $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $418, compared to $1,907 and $350 for the wider metro area. Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Kingsley exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly above the national benchmark of $375.

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Family units account for 77.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 37.4%, couples without children at 29.7%, and single parents at 9.2%. The remaining 22.8% consists of non-family households, with single-person living arrangements making up 21.6% and group housing accounting for 1.3%. The median household size is 2.6 people, matching the average for Greater Perth.

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The proportion of residents with university qualifications in the suburb of Kingsley is 27.8%, which is slightly lower than the national benchmark of 30.4%, showing a competitive educational profile. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 35.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 23.6%.

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An analysis of public transit shows 88 active transport stops in the suburb of Kingsley, combining rail and bus networks. These facilities are served by 22 unique routes, which run a combined total of 8,494 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is positive, with properties located an average of 226 meters from the closest stop. Reflecting the residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the locality, with private cars remaining the primary option at 80% and trains at 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 10.7% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.

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Health assessments indicate positive outcomes across the suburb of Kingsley, based on Districts evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates. The occurrence of typical medical conditions remains low across the broader population and tracks close to national averages for older, higher-risk groups, while private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 56% of the population (about 7,710 people). This compares to 59.0% throughout Greater Perth.

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The suburb of Kingsley shows above-average levels of cultural diversity, with 9.5% of residents using a language other than English at home and 32.3% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 50.6% of the population. The most distinct relative concentration is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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With a median age of 44, the suburb of Kingsley is older than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 13.4% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 7.9%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 5.8% to 8.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 10.3% to 11.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.5% to 11.7%. Demographic models show that the age profile in the suburb of Kingsley will change by led by the to cohort, which is expected to grow by ( people) to reach from . This aging trend is clear, as residents aged and over represent of the projected growth, while the to and to cohorts are expected to contract.

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Kingsley currently has an estimated 625 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 373 children aged 0-2 and 248 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 605 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,501. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.