WA · Joondalup Council

Kingsley, 6026

Est. population · Jun 2025

13,862

Growth (1 yr)

+0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.2%

Median age

44

Median income

$2,012/wk

Employment rate

60.6%

Languages at home

9.5%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Italian, German

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

64.8/100
Good

Top 5% of Western Australia's suburbs

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Kingsley is known for: High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Kingsley is a practical established suburb in Joondalup Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.

Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Reported crime has been falling recently.

Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with local dining and lifestyle amenities less decisive.

At a glance

Kingsley snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$800/wk

Population (ERP)

13,862

+0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.1%

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

#18

among Metro Perth · Established

Safety

2nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

35th

percentile in WA

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

73rd

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
64.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 5% of Western Australia's suburbs
National rank
571st in Australia
State rank
33rd in WA
Peer rank
#18 among Metro Perth · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#24 among Metro Perth suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
$800
Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
739

Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • WA rental bond lodgementsDepartment of Communities (WA) · wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated · Monthly bond summaries

Population

Estimated resident population

13,862(June 2025)

+0.3% annual · +3.2% over 5 years · 35th percentile in WA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.3%
5-year growth
+3.2%
Change in 1 year
+37
Change in 5 years
+435
Growth rank in WA
35th 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 (~13,850), extrapolated at -0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
13,204
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$2,012
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
208 of 5,016
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
60.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4,051 / 660 / 3 (+ 85 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
10,541
Against the person
3,234
Against property
5,397
Rate per 1,000 residents
760.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 4 residents
State safety percentile
1.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
-16.7%

Most common offence types

  • Assault (Family)1359
  • Breach Of Violence Restraint Order970
  • Drug Offences940
  • Property Damage1192
  • Stealing2575

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • WA Police district crime statisticsWestern Australia Police Force · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Quarterly timeseries XLSX; district-level aggregates

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
9
Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
1,064
Median ICSEA percentile
73th
School list
  • Halidon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 190 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Goollelal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1059 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • The Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 166 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Dalmain Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 278 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1087 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 454 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Creaney Education Support CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1056 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 72 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Creaney Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 379 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • West Greenwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1051 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 382 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Woodvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1070 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 369 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

83 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Wanneroo Rd - Kingsway City Shopping Ctr
  • Wanneroo Rd Before Gnangara Rd
  • Wanneroo Rd Before Hocking Rd
  • Wanneroo Rd Before Kingfisher Wy
  • Wanneroo Rd Before Kingsway

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

105 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 2 places of worship · 13 playgrounds · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life17 parks mapped in suburb, 13 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport83 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation16 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
74/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.08
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.15
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.29
Food & drink(2)
  • DômeCafe
  • Chicken TreatFast food
Shopping(2)
  • IGASupermarket
Community(1)
  • Kingsley Family CentreTownhall
Health & services(1)
  • Pharmacy
Sport & outdoors(16)
  • Playground (13)
  • Kingsley OvalSports field
  • Moolanda ParkSports field
  • Sports field
Transport(71)

71 bus stops

Other(10)
  • Bbq
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Drinking water
  • Kingsley LaundretteLaundry

    Unit 12 66 Creaney Drive

  • Kingsley Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
  • Place of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • KingsleyPost office
  • TelstraTelephone

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barridale ParkPark
  • Bindaree Rotary ParkPark
  • Cadogan ReservePark
  • Calthorpe ParkPark
  • Chelsea ParkPark
  • Dollis ReservePark
  • Forrest Hill ParkPark
  • Kingsley ReservePark
  • Legana ParkPark
  • Moolanda ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
22
Parks (OSM)
17

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Kingsley Presbyterian Church
  • Place of worship

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Glengarry Private Hospital (3.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • PharmacyPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
327
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.6

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

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° / 16°
Rainfall
51 mm · ~6 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
198 mm · ~25 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
552 mm · ~69 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
212 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • Luisini Winery Group10 Lakeway Dr, Kingsley2676

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Moore
Member of Parliament
Tom FRENCH (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,758
Turnout (2025)
92.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 47.1%Labor 52.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.5 km away).

Coalition 44.2%Labor 55.8%

2.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Kingsley EastLabor 55.2% · Coalition 44.8% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
  • Kingsley SouthLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • KingsleyLabor 56.7% · Coalition 43.3% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Woodvale SouthLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
  • WoodvaleLabor 55.6% · Coalition 44.4% TPP (2025)2.1 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Compare with

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