Kingsford, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Kingsford NSW is 13,492 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kingsford is $845 per week ($43,940 per year). Median rent in Kingsford is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). Kingsford has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kingsford has a population density of 6,789 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kingsford is China. The most common religion is No religion (34.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kingsford is $3,000.

There were 183 recorded offences in Kingsford in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (93 offences).

Population
13,492
Census 2021
Median income
$845/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$475/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Kingsford vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Kingsford is $845 a week, 10% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 772nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $475 a week, $90 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 33, 10 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKingsfordTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$845/wk$765/wk +10%$766/wk
Household income$1,892/wk$1,704/wk +11%$1,637/wk
Rent$475/wk$385/wk +23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,000/mo$1,965/mo +53%$1,733/mo
Median age3343 −10 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.1%22.6% +2.5 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 Kingsford, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kingsford Population

13,492 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kingsford Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$845/wk
$43,940 per year
Ranked 2,852 of 14,663
Median Rent
$475/wk
$2,058 per month
Ranked 822 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$3,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 1 per bedroom

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

Kingsford Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,892/wk
Median rent $475/wk
Rent to income 25.1%

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

Median rent in Kingsford against your income

About $8,199 a month
Median rent $475/wk
Left after rent $1,417/wk
Rent share 25.1%

Kingsford Schools

56
schools nearby
23
government
1097
avg ICSEA score
22,638
total students
Claremont College Independent
Primary · K-6 · 265 students
1201
ICSEA
Emanuel School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 849 students
1186
ICSEA
Lycee Condorcet The International French School Of Sydney Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,129 students
1173
ICSEA
Coogee Boys' Preparatory School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 102 students
1165
ICSEA
St Charles' Catholic Primary School Waverley Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 308 students
1161
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 472 students
1160
ICSEA
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 205 students
1159
ICSEA
St Catherine's School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,122 students
1156
ICSEA
Randwick Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 853 students
1155
ICSEA
Coogee Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 361 students
1154
ICSEA
Waverley Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 263 students
1150
ICSEA
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 412 students
1145
ICSEA
Moriah College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,339 students
1141
ICSEA
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 139 students
1134
ICSEA
Waverley College Independent
Secondary · 5-12 · 1,525 students
1131
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 56 schools.

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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Kingsford Map

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People in Kingsford

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (6,877) Female 49.0% (6,619)

Population Density

6,789
people per km²
13,492 people · 2.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,514
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

China
8.3%
Indonesia
4.3%
India
2.8%
England
2.8%
Malaysia
2.5%
Greece
2.4%
Philippines
1.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
9.8%
Greek
6.0%
Indonesian
4.0%
Cantonese
3.7%
Spanish
2.1%
French
1.0%
Italian
1.0%

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

Ancestry

Chinese
20.8%
English
17.5%
Australian
16.7%
Irish
9.1%
Greek
8.8%
Scottish
4.9%
Italian
3.6%
Indian
3.1%
Filipino
2.3%
German
2.2%
French
1.4%

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
34.6%
Catholic
22.0%
Eastern Orthodox
9.0%
Not stated
6.6%
Anglican
5.4%
Buddhism
4.6%
Islam
3.5%
Judaism
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.0% 4,421
Separated
2.2% 257
Divorced
5.9% 682
Widowed
3.7% 434
Never married
50.2% 5,851

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.7%
Couple: no children
25.8%
Couple: no children under 15
19.6%
One parent: no children under 15
7.3%
One parent: children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
31.4%
3 persons
17.2%
4 persons
16.3%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kingsford

Housing Tenure

Of the 5,078 occupied private dwellings in Kingsford at the 2021 Census, 50.9% were rented, 26.5% owned outright and 19.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.5% 77 dwellings
Owned outright
26.5% 1,346 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.7% 1,002 dwellings
Rented
50.9% 2,587 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 56 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
73.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.6%
2 bedrooms
37.4%
3 bedrooms
31.3%
4 bedrooms
13.8%
5 bedrooms
5.8%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
5.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
23.1%
1 vehicle
45.4%
2 vehicles
23.5%
3 vehicles
5.8%
4+ vehicles
2.2%

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

Work, income and education in Kingsford

Employment

Employed full-time
36.0% 3,720 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 2,213 people
Unemployed
4.2% 433 people
Not in labour force
38.4% 3,972 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
42.7%
Managers
14.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.8%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%
Sales Workers
5.8%
Labourers
4.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
4.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
19.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
45.2%
Did not go to work
23.1%
Walked only
9.6%
Bus
8.2%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Tram/Light Rail
2.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
2.1%
Bicycle
2.0%
Other
0.8%
Train
0.7%
Truck
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
87.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.8%

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

Bachelor Degree
43.4%
Postgraduate Degree
25.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.8%
Certificate III/IV
12.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
1.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.7%
Society & Culture
14.4%
Engineering
13.1%
Health
12.3%
Creative Arts
6.3%
Information Technology
6.1%
Education
6.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.0%
Architecture & Building
4.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
19.9%
Primary: Government
19.4%
Secondary: Government
13.0%
Secondary: Catholic
11.4%
Primary: Catholic
10.6%
Pre-school
9.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.9%

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
90.9%
Has need for assistance
4.5%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
825
Asthma
386
Diabetes
233
Arthritis
233
Heart disease
202
Cancer
127
Lung condition
107
Stroke
77
Kidney disease
70
Dementia
23

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.1% 1,113
Did not provide
89.9% 9,879

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.0% 1,549
Not a volunteer
86.0% 9,483

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 25
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 13
Previously served
0.7% 73
Never served
99.0% 10,965

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
50.5%
1 child
13.2%
2 children
23.6%
3 children
9.6%
4 children
2.4%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
37
1951: 1960
226
1961: 1970
395
1971: 1980
399
1981: 1990
677
1991: 2000
725
2001: 2010
1,057
2011: 2015
769
2016
277
2017
358
2018
530
2019
747
2020
289
2021
59

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

Population Mobility

28.2%
moved in the last year
53.4%
moved in the last 5 years
6.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9,185
Moved from NSW
2,461
Moved: same area (SA2)
663
Moved from overseas
230
Moved from VIC
72
Moved from QLD
61
Moved from ACT
22
Moved from WA
19
Moved from SA
18
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5: 14 hours
28.3%
15: 29 hours
10.7%
30+ hours
6.4%
Did not do domestic work
32.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.6%
Step family: no other children
5.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Kingsford Crime Statistics

183 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
93
Other Against Property
20
Assault
19
Property Damage
16
Drug Offences
12
Other Against Person
10
Sexual Offences
7
Weapons
6

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Kingsford

The closest suburb to Kingsford is Daceyville, 0.4 km away.

Daceyville
0.4 km away · income $450/wk · rent $130/wk
Randwick
1.5 km away · income $1,336/wk · rent $572/wk
Kensington (NSW)
1.5 km away · income $943/wk · rent $500/wk
Eastlakes
1.6 km away · income $631/wk · rent $380/wk
Pagewood
1.7 km away · income $849/wk · rent $460/wk
Eastgardens
2.1 km away · income $1,113/wk · rent $650/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsford

What is the population of Kingsford NSW?

The population of Kingsford NSW is 13,492 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 6,789 people per km². Kingsford is ranked #345 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kingsford?

The median personal income in Kingsford NSW is $845 per week, or $43,940 per year. The median household income is $1,892 per week. Family income is $2,514 per week. Kingsford is ranked #2,852 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kingsford?

Median rent in Kingsford NSW is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate. Kingsford ranks #822 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kingsford?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kingsford NSW is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kingsford?

The median age in Kingsford NSW is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kingsford a good suburb to live in?

Kingsford is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 13,492. The median income is $845/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12164. All dollar figures in AUD.