Kingston (Qld)

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Based on Districts' evaluation of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region and subsequent address validations, the suburb of Kingston (Qld) has a projected population of approximately 11,324 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 818 individuals (7.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,506 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 11,316, determined by Districts through the ABS demographic release of June 2025 alongside 20 validated new addresses added after the census date. The resulting density sits at 1,662 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figures recorded across the country by Districts. The expansion rate of 7.8% since census positions the suburb within 1.5 percentage points of the nationwide benchmark (9.3%), showing solid underlying growth. The main driver of this expansion was net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 56% of the total gains during recent periods.

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The local workforce is evenly distributed between professional and manual roles, with significant representation in manufacturing and industrial operations, and an unemployment rate of 16.6% based on aggregated local data. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,959, while the unemployment rate remained 12.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, indicating a need for economic improvement. Participation in the labor force is also notably lower, at 55.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. According to census records, a modest 6.2% of the workforce operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.

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According to the latest ATO data from financial year 2023, personal earnings in this area are below the national average. The median income among tax-paying individuals is $40,658, and the average stands at $43,727, compared to Greater Brisbane averages of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index rise of 11.36% since financial year 2023, the current estimates correspond to approximately $45,277 for the median and $48,694 for the average as of March 2026. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes between the 5th and 11th percentiles nationwide. In terms of earnings distribution, 31.1% of the population (3,521 individuals) earn between $800 - 1,499 weekly, whereas the surrounding region is led by the $1,500 - bracket at . Severe housing affordability challenges are present, with residents retaining only of their income, which sits at the th percentile.

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At the time of the census, the housing profile consisted of 83.6% single-family houses and 16.4% alternative options such as townhouses and apartments, compared to metro Brisbane where houses made up 73.5% and alternative structures comprised 26.5%. Home ownership rates lagged the metropolitan benchmark, standing at 21.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (25.7%) or tenants (52.6%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,309, and median weekly rent was $315, which are below the metro averages of $1,863 and $380. On a national level, monthly mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 70.7% of all households, consisting of 27.2% couples with children, 17.6% couples without children, and 23.7% single parent households. Non-family households comprise the remaining 29.3%, with single-person living arrangements at 24.3% and group households at 4.8%. The average household occupancy of 2.9 people is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The community has lower rates of tertiary education, with 9.2% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This indicates an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 6.7%, followed by postgraduate studies at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is popular, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 30.8%.

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Public transport infrastructure consists of 59 stops including bus and rail options. These locations are served by 26 routes, which together provide 2,296 passenger services each week. Access is convenient, with homes generally situated within 200 meters of a stop. Given the residential character of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 89% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars. A low 6.2% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Significant health concerns are present in the community, based on mortality data and chronic disease rates that affect multiple age groups, while the rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 45% of the population (~5,042 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity is high, with 36.3% of the population born outside Australia and 29.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 47.6% of residents. Islam is notably represented at 9.0% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.0%.

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The median age of 32 years is below the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. Compared to the capital, the suburb of Kingston (Qld) has a higher percentage of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.4%) and a lower percentage aged 35 - 44 (12.0%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 3.5% to 4.9%, and the 5 to 14 cohort grew from 15.3% to 16.4%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 15.8% to 14.3%, and the 45 to group fell from to . Projections indicate that by the demographic profile will change. The + cohort is expected to grow by people (), rising from to . Overall, the population aged + will account for of total growth, showing an aging trend, while declines are expected in the to and to cohorts.

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Kingston currently has an estimated 917 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 541 children aged 0-2 and 361 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 21% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 771 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,481. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 18.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.