South Kingsville (Vic.)

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The suburb of South Kingsville has an estimated population of 2,211 as of May 2026, which is derived from analyzing ABS population datasets for the wider region alongside newly validated physical addresses tracked by Districts post-Census. This represents an increase of 55 residents (2.6%) from the 2021 Census headcount of 2,156. The projection is built upon an estimated resident population of 2,207 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 109 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. Based on these figures, the suburb of South Kingsville has a density of 3,454 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest quarter of all Australian locations analyzed by Districts. Over the ten years leading up to this point, the suburb of South Kingsville has shown stable expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, which is higher than the rate observed in the local SA3 region. Net gains in the local population were driven chiefly by arrivals from overseas, which made up roughly 62.0% of the overall growth in recent times.

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South Kingsville has a highly qualified local workforce, featuring a strong contingent of professional services workers, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and stable employment numbers over the past year, as shown by Districts statistical compilations. In March 2026, working residents numbered 1,444, while the unemployment rate was 2.8% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. Workforce participation is unusually high, reaching 82.6% compared to the 70.2% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Census data shows that a significant 45.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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The median tax return income for individuals in the suburb of South Kingsville is $75,269, with an average taxpayer income of $92,487, according to the latest postcode-level ATO data released for financial year 2023. These statistics rank among the highest nationally, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting these figures for the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $82,510 for the median and $101,384 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in South Kingsville are high, falling between the 81st and 93rd percentiles across Australia. The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing of residents ( people), which aligns with the wider region where of households fall into this category. The large proportion of high-earning households, with earning over per week, highlights strong household finances. High housing expenses take up of total earnings, yet solid incomes keep disposable household funds at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the local area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the latest Census, housing types in South Kingsville consisted of 41.5% standalone houses and 58.5% multi-unit dwellings such as semi-detached homes, townhouses, and apartments, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Greater Melbourne. The home ownership rate in South Kingsville stood at 22.6%, trailing the metropolitan average, with the remaining residential properties occupied by households with a mortgage (39.7%) or tenants renting their homes (37.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,313, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne median of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $381, compared to $390 across the metropolitan area. Nationally, mortgage payments in South Kingsville are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national average of $375.

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Families make up 65.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 32.0%, couples without children at 22.6%, and single parents with children at 8.9%. The remaining 34.2% are non-family households, which are mostly single-person households at 31.3% along with group houses at 3.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Academic achievement in South Kingsville is high compared to wider regions, with 42.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.0% in the surrounding SA4 region. This high concentration of degrees prepares the local workforce for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational qualifications are also well-represented, with 28.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding technical credentials, including advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 15.8%.

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Public transport infrastructure includes 16 active transit stops within South Kingsville, consisting of bus services. These local stops are connected to 1 distinct route, which provides a combined 535 weekly passenger trips. Local transit access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 129 meters from their closest stop. Because the suburb is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 88%, followed by trains at 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A high share of working residents (45.1%) worked from home, according to 2021 Census records, which may reflect pandemic-related travel restrictions.

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South Kingsville registers favorable health outcomes based on Districts calculations of death rates and long-term health issues. The occurrence of major chronic diseases is low among the general population, although it is higher than the national baseline within older, vulnerable age groups. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 63% of the population (1,398 people) compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

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South Kingsville displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 27.5% of residents born outside Australia and 23.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 41.0% of the population. The most distinct religious concentration relative to wider averages is Islam, which accounts for 4.8% of residents compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of residents in South Kingsville is 38 years, which aligns closely with the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 (21.2%) than Greater Melbourne, but a lower share of people aged 15 to 24 (6.6%). This concentration of 35 to 44-year-olds is higher than the national benchmark of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 5.2% to 6.8%. Over the same period, the 15 to 24 age bracket fell from 8.0% to 6.6%, and the 0 to group declined from to . By the age structure is projected to shift, with the to age bracket increasing by ( people) to reach from a base of while the population of both the + and to age groups will decrease.

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South Kingsville currently has an estimated 168 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 84 children aged 0-2 and 55 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 175 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 227. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.