Kingswood, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Kingswood NSW is 10,633 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kingswood is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Median rent in Kingswood is $355 per week ($1,538 per month). Kingswood has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kingswood has a population density of 1,938 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kingswood is India. The most common religion is No religion (30.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kingswood is $1,755.

Population
10,633
Census 2021
Median income
$747/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$355/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
34years
Census 2021

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

Kingswood vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Kingswood is $747 a week, 2% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,172nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $355 a week, $30 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 34, 9 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.
MeasureKingswoodTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$747/wk$765/wk −2%$766/wk
Household income$1,397/wk$1,704/wk −18%$1,637/wk
Rent$355/wk$385/wk −8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,755/mo$1,965/mo −11%$1,733/mo
Median age3443 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.4%22.6% +2.8 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 Kingswood, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kingswood Population

10,633 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kingswood Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$747/wk
$38,844 per year
Ranked 4,584 of 14,663
Median Rent
$355/wk
$1,538 per month
Ranked 3,058 of 14,663
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,755/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Kingswood Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,397/wk
Median rent $355/wk
Rent to income 25.4%

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

Median rent in Kingswood against your income

About $6,054 a month
Median rent $355/wk
Left after rent $1,042/wk
Rent share 25.4%

Kingswood Schools

23
schools nearby
16
government
994
avg ICSEA score
11,903
total students
Penrith High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 930 students
1186
ICSEA
Wollemi College Independent
Combined · 2-12 · 565 students
1107
ICSEA
Montgrove College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 675 students
1106
ICSEA
St Nicholas of Myra Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 169 students
1068
ICSEA
Kingswood Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 499 students
1048
ICSEA
Penrith Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 744 students
1047
ICSEA
St Mary MacKillop Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 398 students
1040
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 310 students
1019
ICSEA
Claremont Meadows Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 687 students
1012
ICSEA
St Dominic's College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,010 students
1008
ICSEA
Orchard Hills Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 242 students
995
ICSEA
Penrith Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 524 students
986
ICSEA
Cambridge Gardens Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 341 students
965
ICSEA
Jamison High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 834 students
964
ICSEA
Werrington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 519 students
963
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools.

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

All schools near Kingswood, with a map

Kingswood Map

Kingswood, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Kingswood, New South Wales: 33.7615°S, 150.7278°E

Kingswood Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (23)

People in Kingswood

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (5,219) Female 50.9% (5,413)

Population Density

1,938
people per km²
10,633 people · 5.5 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,755
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

India
5.9%
Philippines
2.6%
England
2.2%
New Zealand
1.9%
Nepal
1.4%
China
1.2%
Bangladesh
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
2.9%
Nepali
2.1%
Malayalam
1.7%
Mandarin
1.5%
Arabic
1.4%
Hindi
1.2%
Tagalog
1.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
28.6%
English
26.5%
Irish
7.5%
Indian
6.4%
Scottish
5.6%
Australian Aboriginal
5.1%
Filipino
3.9%
Chinese
2.8%
German
2.6%
Italian
2.3%
Maltese
1.6%

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
30.0%
Catholic
20.9%
Not stated
11.1%
Anglican
10.4%
Hinduism
6.1%
Islam
3.6%
Other religions
3.0%
Christian (other)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.0% 2,981
Separated
5.1% 438
Divorced
11.0% 936
Widowed
4.5% 385
Never married
44.3% 3,772

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.5%
Couple: no children
21.4%
One parent: children under 15
14.9%
Couple: no children under 15
11.7%
One parent: no children under 15
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
35.0%
2 persons
28.7%
3 persons
15.9%
4 persons
12.4%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kingswood

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,003 occupied private dwellings in Kingswood at the 2021 Census, 55.3% were rented, 17.3% owned outright and 25.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 29 dwellings
Owned outright
17.3% 691 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.0% 1,002 dwellings
Rented
55.3% 2,214 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 64 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
56.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
33.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
28.1%
3 bedrooms
46.3%
4 bedrooms
15.8%
5 bedrooms
3.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
14.9%
1 vehicle
48.5%
2 vehicles
26.6%
3 vehicles
6.5%
4+ vehicles
3.4%

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

Work, income and education in Kingswood

Employment

Employed full-time
35.9% 2,531 people
Employed part-time
17.4% 1,224 people
Unemployed
5.1% 358 people
Not in labour force
41.7% 2,936 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
28.0%
Clerical & Administrative
14.4%
Community & Personal Service
13.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.2%
Managers
9.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.8%
Labourers
7.3%
Sales Workers
5.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.4%
Did not go to work
20.4%
Car (passenger)
5.4%
Train
4.6%
Walked only
4.2%
Truck
1.2%
Bus
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Other
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.9%

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
35.5%
Bachelor Degree
27.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.3%
Postgraduate Degree
12.9%
Certificate I/II
3.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.6%
Engineering
14.9%
Health
14.4%
Society & Culture
14.2%
Information Technology
7.3%
Education
7.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.6%
Architecture & Building
4.7%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.6%
Vocational Education
18.6%
Secondary: Government
17.2%
Pre-school
11.9%
Primary: Catholic
5.5%
Secondary: Catholic
4.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%

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
82.8%
Has need for assistance
7.1%
Need for assistance not stated
10.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,321
Asthma
498
Diabetes
323
Arthritis
317
Heart disease
229
Lung condition
227
Cancer
107
Stroke
106
Kidney disease
105
Dementia
26

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 855
Did not provide
88.7% 6,731

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.4% 715
Not a volunteer
90.6% 6,904

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
1.9% 148
Never served
97.9% 7,487

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.4%
1 child
17.1%
2 children
25.1%
3 children
14.3%
4 children
6.1%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
32
1951: 1960
77
1961: 1970
218
1971: 1980
195
1981: 1990
261
1991: 2000
330
2001: 2010
817
2011: 2015
535
2016
98
2017
111
2018
159
2019
132
2020
67
2021
17

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

Population Mobility

19.3%
moved in the last year
53.6%
moved in the last 5 years
7.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,632
Moved from NSW
1,326
Moved: same area (SA2)
335
Moved from overseas
59
Moved from QLD
35
Moved from TAS
18
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from WA
6
Moved from SA
3
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.6%
5: 14 hours
26.0%
15: 29 hours
11.6%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
33.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.1%
Step family: no other children
11.2%
Blended family: no other children
3.9%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Ambarvale
Income: $630/wk Rent: $350/wk $5/wk less rent
Walgett
Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk $180/wk less rent
Bourke
Income: $860/wk Rent: $180/wk $175/wk less rent
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Income: $777/wk Rent: $270/wk $85/wk less rent
Gateshead
Income: $611/wk Rent: $300/wk $55/wk less rent

Suburbs near Kingswood

The closest suburb to Kingswood is Cambridge Park, 1.3 km away.

Cambridge Park
1.3 km away · income $750/wk · rent $385/wk
Caddens
1.3 km away · income $1,053/wk · rent $560/wk
Werrington
2.1 km away · income $806/wk · rent $360/wk
Werrington Downs
2.2 km away · income $922/wk · rent $425/wk
Werrington County
2.5 km away · income $863/wk · rent $415/wk
Cambridge Gardens
2.7 km away · income $835/wk · rent $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingswood

What is the population of Kingswood NSW?

The population of Kingswood NSW is 10,633 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,938 people per km². Kingswood is ranked #575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kingswood?

The median personal income in Kingswood NSW is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year. The median household income is $1,397 per week. Family income is $1,755 per week. Kingswood is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kingswood?

Median rent in Kingswood NSW is $355 per week ($1,538 per month). Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate. Kingswood ranks #3,058 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kingswood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kingswood NSW is $1,755. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kingswood?

The median age in Kingswood NSW is 34 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kingswood a good suburb to live in?

Kingswood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10,633. The median income is $747/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 12171. All dollar figures in AUD.