Kings Beach, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Kings Beach QLD is 3,042 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kings Beach is $789 per week ($41,028 per year). Median rent in Kings Beach is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Kings Beach has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Kings Beach has a population density of 4,485 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kings Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (38.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kings Beach is $1,517.

Population
3,042
Census 2021
Median income
$789/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$370/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
53years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Kings Beach vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Kings Beach is $789 a week, 6% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 621st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $370 a week, $50 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 29.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 53, 11 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKings BeachTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$789/wk$747/wk +6%$766/wk
Household income$1,266/wk$1,593/wk −21%$1,637/wk
Rent$370/wk$320/wk +16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,517/mo$1,625/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age5342 +11 yrs42
Rent share of household income29.2%20.4% +8.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Kings Beach, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kings Beach Population

3,042 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kings Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$789/wk
$41,028 per year
Ranked 3,765 of 14,663
Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
Ranked 2,711 of 14,663
Median Age
53years
15 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Kings Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

29% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,266/wk
Median rent $370/wk
Rent to income 29.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Kings Beach against your income

About $5,486 a month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $896/wk
Rent share 29.2%

Kings Beach Schools

9
schools nearby
6
government
1035
avg ICSEA score
4,874
total students
Our Lady of the Rosary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 321 students
1092
ICSEA
Caloundra Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 438 students
1058
ICSEA
Currimundi State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 619 students
1041
ICSEA
Talara Primary College Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 974 students
1035
ICSEA
Caloundra State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 481 students
1027
ICSEA
Golden Beach State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students
1015
ICSEA
Currimundi Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 177 students
1006
ICSEA
Caloundra State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,316 students
1004
ICSEA
Kairos Community College - Caloundra Campus Independent
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kings Beach Map

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Kings Beach, Queensland: 26.8022°S, 153.1439°E

Kings Beach Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Kings Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (1,446) Female 52.4% (1,595)

Population Density

4,485
people per km²
3,042 people · 0.7 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,648
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.8%
New Zealand
4.4%
Nepal
2.3%
India
0.9%
Canada
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
2.0%
Punjabi
0.8%
Spanish
0.6%
Italian
0.5%
German
0.5%
Portuguese
0.4%
Hindi
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.1%
Australian
28.5%
Irish
15.3%
Scottish
14.1%
German
7.5%
Italian
2.7%
Australian Aboriginal
1.8%
Welsh
1.4%
Dutch
1.2%
Indian
1.1%
Chinese
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
38.9%
Catholic
17.8%
Anglican
13.0%
Not stated
8.3%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%
Hinduism
2.6%
Christian (other)
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
41.7% 1,176
Separated
4.6% 129
Divorced
18.4% 519
Widowed
5.6% 159
Never married
29.7% 836

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
59.4%
Couple: children under 15
17.0%
One parent: children under 15
8.4%
Couple: no children under 15
8.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.1%
2 persons
45.9%
3 persons
8.9%
4 persons
3.7%
5 persons
1.1%
6+ persons
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kings Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,524 occupied private dwellings in Kings Beach at the 2021 Census, 45.7% were rented, 36.5% owned outright and 15.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 12 dwellings
Owned outright
36.5% 556 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
15.9% 242 dwellings
Rented
45.7% 696 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
16.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.3%
2 bedrooms
56.2%
3 bedrooms
34.8%
4 bedrooms
3.1%
5 bedrooms
0.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
4.3%
$600-$799/mo
4.3%
$800-$999/mo
9.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.2%
1 vehicle
56.8%
2 vehicles
28.8%
3 vehicles
5.1%
4+ vehicles
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Kings Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
31.5% 783 people
Employed part-time
19.9% 495 people
Unemployed
3.3% 82 people
Not in labour force
45.2% 1,124 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
29.7%
Community & Personal Service
15.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.1%
Managers
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.9%
Sales Workers
6.7%
Labourers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.1%
$4,000+/wk
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.0%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Walked only
3.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.4%
Bus
1.3%
Bicycle
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Truck
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
33.2%
Bachelor Degree
31.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Postgraduate Degree
9.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.3%
Society & Culture
16.4%
Health
15.9%
Engineering
11.6%
Education
9.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.7%
Architecture & Building
6.6%
Creative Arts
4.9%
Agriculture & Environment
3.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Information Technology
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
24.3%
Primary: Government
24.3%
Vocational Education
23.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.3%
Pre-school
5.6%
Primary: Catholic
5.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Secondary: Catholic
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.9%
Has need for assistance
5.3%
Need for assistance not stated
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
309
Arthritis
142
Heart disease
132
Asthma
110
Diabetes
83
Cancer
70
Lung condition
62
Stroke
53
Kidney disease
30
Dementia
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 323
Did not provide
87.7% 2,296

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.2% 505
Not a volunteer
80.8% 2,130

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.1% 109
Never served
95.9% 2,527

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
33.4%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
29.3%
3 children
16.4%
4 children
7.1%
5+ children
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951: 1960
29
1961: 1970
66
1971: 1980
81
1981: 1990
80
1991: 2000
60
2001: 2010
105
2011: 2015
79
2016
19
2017
32
2018
37
2019
38
2020
15
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

25.2%
moved in the last year
62.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,109
Moved from QLD
473
Moved: same area (SA2)
106
Moved from NSW
39
Moved from overseas
34
Moved from VIC
30
Moved from NT
5
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from WA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.5%
5: 14 hours
31.3%
15: 29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
6.4%
Did not do domestic work
25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
77.5%
Step family: no other children
15.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.9%
Other couple: children only
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $722/wk Rent: $290/wk $80/wk less rent
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Income: $716/wk Rent: $325/wk $45/wk less rent
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Income: $797/wk Rent: $365/wk $5/wk less rent
Nelly Bay
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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk $213/wk less rent
Home Hill
Income: $657/wk Rent: $220/wk $150/wk less rent
Sandgate (Qld)
Income: $774/wk Rent: $294/wk $76/wk less rent

Suburbs near Kings Beach

The closest suburb to Kings Beach is Moffat Beach, 1.1 km away.

Moffat Beach
1.1 km away · income $782/wk · rent $400/wk
Caloundra
1.7 km away · income $584/wk · rent $360/wk
Dicky Beach
2.2 km away · income $664/wk · rent $400/wk
Battery Hill
3.0 km away · income $715/wk · rent $400/wk
Golden Beach (Qld)
3.4 km away · income $658/wk · rent $400/wk
Aroona
3.5 km away · income $775/wk · rent $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings Beach

What is the population of Kings Beach QLD?

The population of Kings Beach QLD is 3,042 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 4,485 people per km². Kings Beach is ranked #2,388 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kings Beach?

The median personal income in Kings Beach QLD is $789 per week, or $41,028 per year. The median household income is $1,266 per week. Family income is $1,648 per week. Kings Beach is ranked #3,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kings Beach?

Median rent in Kings Beach QLD is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Rent represents 29.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Kings Beach ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kings Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kings Beach QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kings Beach?

The median age in Kings Beach QLD is 53 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kings Beach a good suburb to live in?

Kings Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,042. The median income is $789/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31543. All dollar figures in AUD.