Kingston (ACT)

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According to census figures and subsequent address verification by Districts, the suburb of Kingston (ACT) has an estimated population of 7,479 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 900 individuals (13.7%) from the 6,579 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This calculation stems from an estimated local population of 7,472 derived from the ABS demographic release of June 2025 combined with 16 newly confirmed addresses since the census. The population density stands at 5,342 residents per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of areas nationwide for density, highlighting the high demand for local land. The 13.7% growth rate eclipsed both the ACT overall growth of 8.3% and the wider SA4 region, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. This population expansion was mostly fueled by international arrivals, who represented roughly 42.0% of the total demographic gains, though interstate migration and natural population increases also contributed positively.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in professional services, alongside an unemployment rate of only 0.8% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 1.0%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,614. The unemployment rate sits 3.2% below the ACT average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is elevated at 82.0% compared to 70.8% across the territory. Census records show that 14.3% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Tax data from the financial year 2023 indicates that the median taxpayer income in the locality is $98,743, with an average income of $121,767, placing the area in the highest nationwide bracket compared to the ACT median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 stand at approximately $109,052 for the median and $134,479 for the average. Census data from 2021 confirms that household, family, and individual incomes are all positioned between the 90th and 99th percentiles nationally. The largest income cohort comprises 40.8% of the local population (3,051 people) earning between $1,500 and compared to in the wider region. High-income households earning over weekly make up of the total, underpinning local retail demand. Mortgage and rent costs consume of income, yet strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile and place the area in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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At the time of the last census, the local housing stock consisted of 3.0% detached houses and 96.9% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, contrasting with the ACT split of 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings. The homeownership rate was 17.8%, which is lower than the territory average, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (30.8%) or rented (51.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,950 and weekly rent of $510 compare to the ACT averages of $2,080 and $450 respectively. On a national level, local mortgage costs exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the countrywide figure of $375.

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Families make up 48.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children (10.7%), couples without children (30.9%), and single-parent households (6.1%). Non-family arrangements make up the remaining 51.7% of households, with single-person households at 44.4% and group households representing 7.2%. The median household size is 1.8 residents, which is smaller than the ACT average of 2.5.

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Academic credentials in the area are high, with 71.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 38.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 25.2% and graduate diplomas at 8.1%. Vocational qualifications are held by 15.1% of the population aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 7.1%.

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The local transit network comprises 25 active bus and train stops. These facilities are serviced by 47 distinct transit routes, which support 3,021 passenger journeys weekly. Transit access is high, with the average distance to a stop being 200 meters. The majority of working residents commute outside the area, with private vehicles being the primary mode of transport at 67%, followed by walking at 14% and bus travel at 10%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 0.7 cars per dwelling, which is below the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 14.3% of residents recorded working from home, which may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators for the locality are strong, reflecting low mortality and low rates of chronic illness. Private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 75% of the population (5,630 people), which exceeds the ACT level of 62.4% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The neighborhood displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most Australian markets, with 26.9% of residents born abroad and 18.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 34.0% of the population. The most pronounced religious divergence is Judaism, which accounts for 0.7% of residents compared to 0.2% across the ACT.

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The median age of residents is 35, matching the ACT median but slightly below the national figure of 38. The suburb has a higher concentration of young adults aged 25 to 34 (28.7%) compared to the ACT average, but a smaller share of children aged 5 to 14 (3.8%). The 25 to 34 age bracket is significantly larger than the national average of 14.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.3% to 5.5%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has grown from 18.3% to 20.4%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 age bracket fell from 9.2% to , and the to group declined from to . Projections for indicate that the to age bracket will experience the largest expansion, growing by to add residents and reach a total of .

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Kingston currently has an estimated 284 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 171 children aged 0-2 and 113 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 20% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 33% by 2041 (to approximately 377 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 230. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.