Kingswood (NSW)

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According to the evaluation of demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) is projected to be approximately 11,800 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,167 individuals (11.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a total of 10,633 people. The estimation is calculated from the resident population of 11,672 determined by Districts via analysing the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an extra 334 validated new addresses established after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,149 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figures recorded across national locations assessed by Districts. The growth rate of 11.0% in the suburb of Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (6.0%) and the state, positioning the locality as a leading growth area. This demographic expansion was primarily driven by arrivals from abroad, which comprised roughly of the total population gains in recent times, though all other contributors such as natural increase and domestic arrivals also registered positive dynamics.

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The local workforce displays a solid skill base with prominent representation in essential service sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.5% compiled by Districts from statistical data. As of March 2026, there are 5,531 working residents, while the joblessness rate is 2.4% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and the participation rate is notably lower (62.4% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney). Census figures show that a high proportion of employed residents (28.4%) performed their jobs from home, though this figure likely reflects the influence of pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO tax statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023, personal earnings in this area fall below the national benchmark. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $47,666 and an average income of $53,823, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for the Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, these figures are estimated to be roughly $52,585 for the median and $59,378 for the average as of March 2026. Looking at the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are all relatively low, positioning the suburb between the 28th and 38th percentiles nationally. Analysis of income distribution shows that the cohort earning between $1,500 and $2,999 is the largest, representing 34.1% of residents ( people), which matches the wider region where this group makes up . Affordability pressures are significant, leaving residents with only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the st percentile.

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The composition of residential properties at the time of the latest Census stood at 44.8% standalone houses and 55.3% other types of housing, including apartments and townhouses, compared to the broader Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership was lower than the Sydney metropolitan average, sitting at 17.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (25.8%) or renting (56.6%). Monthly mortgage costs were lower than the metropolitan average at a median of $1,755, and weekly rent stood at a median of $355, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels sit below the countrywide average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 60.6%, which is composed of couples with children (24.7%), couples without children (17.8%), and single parent households (16.1%). Non-family households account for 39.4% of the total, with lone person households representing 35.0% and group households making up 4.4%. The average household size stands at 2.4 residents, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The locality displays lower levels of tertiary education, with university degree holders making up 25.4% of the population, which is considerably below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among those with university credentials, bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, split between advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (25.2%).

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Public transit infrastructure includes 106 active stops throughout the area, consisting of bus and rail options. These stops service 64 distinct routes, delivering a combined 5,574 passenger trips weekly. Transit access is highly convenient, with residents living an average of 146 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute to external areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 78%, followed by trains at 11% and walking at 5%. Car ownership is below the metropolitan average, sitting at 0.9 vehicles per household. Working from home was recorded for 28.4% of residents at the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace restrictions.

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Key health issues are prominent in the community, based on Districts assessments of mortality patterns and the occurrence of chronic illnesses affecting both younger and older cohorts, alongside a very low rate of private health insurance, which covers only about 48% of the population (~5,695 people). This rate is lower than the Greater Sydney figure of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

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The neighborhood displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 32.3% of residents born outside Australia and 29.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 49.7% of residents. The most pronounced difference from the metropolitan average is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.4% of local residents compared to 1.4% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of residents is 34 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger share of residents aged 25 - 34 (17.4%) but fewer people in the 55 - 64 age bracket (9.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 increased from 15.4% to 16.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group shrank from 18.5% to 17.4% and the 0 to 4 group declined from 7.3% to 6.2%. Future projections for 2041 indicate significant changes, with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding people to reach . In contrast, the youngest age group of to is expected to grow by only ( people).

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Kingswood currently has an estimated 731 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 499 children aged 0-2 and 332 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 790 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,355. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.