Kingswood (SA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the resident count of the suburb of Kingswood (SA) is projected at approximately 2,564 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 10 people (0.4%) relative to the 2,554 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. The estimate is derived from a resident total of 2,562, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 plus 7 validated new addresses identified after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,513 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top quartile of all Australian areas evaluated by Districts. In recent times, population gains were almost exclusively supported by arrivals from overseas.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a substantial concentration of workers in professional services, a jobless rate of only 1.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.3% over the prior year, based on Districts compilations of regional figures. As of March 2026, there are 1,266 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate sits 2.7% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%, while workforce engagement is notably lower at 58.3% compared to the 66.6% seen across Greater Adelaide. Census records show that a moderate 16.3% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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According to tax data from the ATO at the postcode level aggregated by Districts for the 2023 financial year, Kingswood has a median taxpayer income of $55,405 and an average of $87,579. These levels rank among the top tiers nationally, compared to a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852 for Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at approximately $61,040 for the median and $96,486 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and personal incomes around the 63rd percentile nationally. The most common income bracket contains 26.6% of residents (682 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan trend where of the population falls into this category. The high proportion of top-tier earners, with receiving over weekly, indicates strong financial capacity in the community. Residents retain of their earnings after housing expenses, indicating high discretionary spending capacity, and the area is situated in the th decile of the SEIFA index for income.

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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Kingswood consisted of 53.4% standalone houses and 46.6% other options like semi-detached homes and apartments, differing from the Adelaide metro breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan rate, standing at 44.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (32.4%) or tenants (22.9%). The median monthly home loan repayment of $2,100 was notably above the Adelaide metro average, while the median weekly rent was $333, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,562 and $320. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Kingswood are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental prices remain below the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 70.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 34.6%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parent households at 9.3%. The remaining 29.9% are non-family households, with single person dwellings making up 28.3% and group homes accounting for 2.4%. The average household size is 2.5 people, matching the metropolitan Adelaide average.

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Residents display exceptionally high levels of educational attainment, with 45.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% across SA and 28.1% within the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualifications positions the suburb well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational training accounts for 20.3% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 11.1%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Kingswood (SA) feature 19 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 26 distinct routes, which support a total of 1,305 passenger journeys weekly. Accessibility is highly rated, with residents situated an average of 144 meters from the nearest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, the majority of commuters travel to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the principal mode of travel at 84%, followed by bus transit at 6%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded for 16.3% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health measures indicate below-average outcomes locally, based on evaluations by Districts of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, with overall disease rates being typical but elevated among older demographics relative to the national average. Conversely, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 62% of the local population (1,578 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

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The local population displays above-average cultural diversity, with 21.4% of residents born overseas and 13.9% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 50.2% of the community. In terms of relative concentration, Islam accounts for 1.4% of local residents, compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 49 years in the suburb of Kingswood (SA) is much higher than Greater Adelaide's median of 39 and the national benchmark of 38. The suburb has a notable concentration of residents aged 85 and over, making up 8.7% of the population compared to the national average of 2.2%, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are underrepresented at 8.1% relative to the Greater Adelaide average. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has expanded from 8.1% to 10.4%, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 10.9% to 13.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 12.3% to 11.2%, and the to group decreased from to . Demographic modeling indicates the age structure will change significantly by . The group aged and older is projected to expand by people (), growing from to . The combined cohorts aged and older will represent of total population growth, pointing to a strongly aging local population, whereas population drops are projected for the to and to age brackets.

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Kingswood currently has an estimated 110 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 61 children aged 0-2 and 39 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 103 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 247. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally).