Median house price
$2.2M
+29% change
SA · Mitcham Council
Kingswood, 5062
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,602
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.3%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,898/wk
Employment rate
52.4%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$2,200,000
Languages at home
13.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Mitcham Council, Kingswood is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees. Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Buses make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Desirability lands around average here: softer growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with schools and education, plus community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Kingswood snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$490/wk
Houses $845 · Units $485
Population (ERP)
2,602
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#25
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
64th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
64th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
92nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 47.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 35% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2575th in Australia
- State rank
- 246th in SA
- Peer rank
- #25 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #188 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $485
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $845
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $490
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,200,000
- Median price change
- +29%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
2,602(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +2.3% over 5 years · 64th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +2.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +20
- Change in 5 years
- +58
- Growth rank in SA
- 64th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,650), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,554
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,898
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 57 of 974
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Employment rate
- 52.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 486 / 190 / 234
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 124
- Against the person
- 21
- Against property
- 103
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 47.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 122 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 49
- Increase (daily rate)
- +59.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental29
- Other Theft35
- Sct - Residence8
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury12
- Theft From Shop12
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
- 1,133
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 92th
School list
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 256 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 0.0 km awayView on My School →
- Mitcham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1121 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 629 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mitcham Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 754 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Unley High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1084 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 1,547 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 1,102 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Highgate SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 616 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,312 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Scotch CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1146 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 1,213 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mercedes CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 1,111 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 400 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Belair Rd - East side
- Stop 11 Belair Rd - East side
- Stop 168 Cross Rd - South side
- Stop 169 Cross Rd - South side
- Stop 170 Cross Rd - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
62 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 2 places of worship · 3 swimming pools · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 19 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 31/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.39
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- Torrens Arms HotelPub
Community(3)
- Mitcham Girls High SchoolSchool
- Mitcham Primary SchoolSchool
- St Joseph's SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (3)
Transport(16)
16 bus stops
Other(10)
- Bench (2)
- Mitcham Cycle CentreBicycle
- Parking (28)
- OTR KingswoodPetrol station
1 Belair Road, Kingswood
- Petrol station
- Kingswood Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Vogue Revival FellowshipPlace of worship
25 Belair Road, Kingswood
- Post Box
- Telephone
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Kingswood Catholic Church
- Vogue Revival Fellowship
25 Belair Road, Kingswood
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Hamilton House Day Surgery (2.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 55
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 27 proposals
August 2026
- Wall alteration3A JOHN ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
July 2026
- Variation to Application ID 23037930 and 24036140 – Retirement facility - Internal layout adjustments (including increased dwellings from 4 to 6), building alterations (including canopies removed, balconies reduced and roof layout adjusted), change to external cladding of fifth level, landscaping amended and carparking adjusted2 EYNESBURY AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062;79 -81 BELAIR RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Louvre verandah22A TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- PROPOSED SWIMMING POOL, SAFETY BARRIERS & GARAGE14 CAMBRIDGE TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Retrospective removal of a regulated treeUNIT 2 14 JOHN ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25005261 (Change of use and associated internal and external alterations to convert existing building to a detached dwelling with partial demolition, garage, verandah, fencing and removal of regulated (7) and significant (2) trees) to replace roof sheeting and add windows.2 EAST PDE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Variation to application 26005917 - remove two storey component and change double garage to single63 TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
June 2026
- Concrete swimming pool and safety barriers32 TRURO AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Demolition of enclosed verandah and alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling15 SEAFIELD AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Verandah19 CAMBRIDGE TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
May 2026
- Dwelling alterations and additions and relocation of swimming pool filtration system43 KYRE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Removal of a regulated Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box).25 HILL ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Land division to convert Strata Plan to Community Plan with associated boundary realignments3 JOHN ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062;3A JOHN ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- inground swimming pool & safety barrier64 EAST PDE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Reroofing of existing pitched roof with minor change to two hips61 BELAIR RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
April 2026
- Front fence22 KYRE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation21 TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25021413 (Replacement of three (3) verandah posts, fascia and frieze of Local Heritage Place 3560) to alter gutters and downpipes configuration.9 BRENCHLEY GR KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Front fence and associated gates. Removal of regulated Hymenosporum Native Frangipani tree43 BALHAM AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
March 2026
- Front fence driveway gate and side boundary fence16 CAMBRIDGE TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences13 ASHBOURNE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division with party wall rights (1 Allotment into 2)63 TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
February 2026
- Construction of two (2) two-storey semi-detached dwellings and associated retaining and fencing including front masonry fence63 TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Louvre verandah22A TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Alterations and Addition to Dwelling. Demolition of Garage and Carport. Construction of new Garage, Carport, Verandah28 ASHBOURNE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Partial demolition, dwelling addition and alteration including verandah and carport, outbuilding (shed), in-ground swimming pool with decking with safety barriers12 KYRE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
January 2026
- Building Alterations including removal of load bearing internal wall with installation of Lintel as specified by engineer6 TRURO AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Variation of Development Application 25006513 -adjusted extent of garage roof -removed glass entryway -vary retaining walls and landscaping -vary sunken lounge to outdoor lounge matching addition FFL -add sauna37 HALSBURY AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Alteration and addition to existing residence with upper level story including carport, garage, refurbishment of existing pool, new shed and associated partial demolition16 CAMBRIDGE TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 1 30 BALHAM AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
November 2025
- Dwelling alterations to reposition the front door and windowUNIT 2 6 JOHN ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
October 2025
- Shed63 PRINCES RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Verandah4 HALSBURY AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Removal of one regulated and two significant trees16 CAMBRIDGE TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Pergola27 EYNESBURY AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
September 2025
- VerandahUNIT 1 64 TUTT AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Change of use from retail shop to officesUNIT 1-4 55 BELAIR RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with basement level (three levels) and associated swimming pool, retaining walls, front masonry pillar fence and landscaping19 HARROW TCE KINGSWOOD SA 5062Under Assessment
- Removal of significant tree (Eucalyptus grandis or Rose Gum)13 CROSS RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
August 2025
- erection of an operable louvred roof pergola in central courtyard1A VERNON AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Masonry Pillar Fence1 RUGBY ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Change of use from student hub to dwelling (1 unit only) and building alterations17 HILL ST KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Removal of one regulated tree ( Jacaranda mimosifolia)13 ASHBOURNE AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Replacement of three (3) verandah posts, fascia and frieze of Local Heritage Place 35609 BRENCHLEY GR KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
July 2025
- Variation to Development Authorisation 25003911, including partial enclosure of the rear verandah, building alterations, changes to colours and materials, and construction of masonry fencing at the front63 PRINCES RD KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
- Removal of a significant female date palm18 SEAFIELD AV KINGSWOOD SA 5062Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
126 heritage places
- Heritage place35 Balham Avenue KINGSWOODContributory item
- Heritage place22 Balham Avenue KINGSWOODContributory item
- Heritage place24 Balham Avenue KINGSWOODContributory item
- House19 Halsbury Avenue KINGSWOODContributory item
- House27 Halsbury Avenue KINGSWOODContributory item
- House14 Halsbury Avenue KINGSWOODContributory item
- House12 Halsbury Avenue KINGSWOODContributory item
- House17 Halsbury Avenue KINGSWOODContributory item
- House44 Balham Avenue KINGSWOODContributory item
- House10 Harrow Terrace KINGSWOODContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Boothby
- Member of Parliament
- Louise MILLER-FROST (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,524
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.9%Labor 61.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).
Coalition 40.5%Labor 59.5%
1.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- KingswoodLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Hawthorn WestLabor 59.6% · Coalition 40.4% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- MitchamLabor 58.6% · Coalition 41.4% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- NetherbyLabor 50.4% · Coalition 49.6% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Westbourne ParkLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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