Kingaroy at a glance
Median house
$390,000
Median unit
$247,500
Walk score
68
Somewhat walkable
Population
10.3k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Kingaroy.
The postcode for Kingaroy is 4610 (QLD).
The median house price in Kingaroy is $390,000.
Kingaroy (4610) sits in the South Burnett region of Queensland. The median house here is $390,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Kingaroy has roughly 10,266 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kingaroy scores 68/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kingaroy's population at 10,266, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,266
Median age
38
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $390,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $247,500, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $78,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Kingaroy on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$390,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $247,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$525/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$390,000
$247,500
10,266
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.00% (median rent $525/wk against a $390,000 price tag). Units yield 7.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.00%
Based on $390,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.98%
Based on $247,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire South Burnett Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
5,128
total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
68
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kingaroy.
Local schools for Kingaroy
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Government School Catchment
Kingaroy State School
Kingaroy State High School
Taabinga State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kingaroy.
- What is the median house price in Kingaroy?
- The median house price in Kingaroy, QLD 4610 is $390,000. The median unit price is $247,500.
- What is the Kingaroy postcode?
- Kingaroy is in the 4610 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- Where is Kingaroy?
- Kingaroy is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4610, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kingaroy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $525, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Kingaroy?
- There are 7 schools serving Kingaroy on this page, including St Mary's Catholic College, Kingaroy State School, Kingaroy State High School.
- How walkable is Kingaroy?
- Kingaroy has a Walk Score of 68 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Kingaroy?
- Kingaroy is close to Kingaroy Dc, Crawford, Memerambi, Taabinga, Taabinga Village.
- What is the population of Kingaroy?
- The population of Kingaroy is approximately 10,266 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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