Kingsgrove, NSW 2208 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kingsgrove is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2208, home to 12,881 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bayside (NSW) local government area and roughly 13 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,881
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,898 /week
- Median personal income
- $716 /week
- Median family income
- $2,167 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Canterbury-Bankstown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Watson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Kingsgrove Public School
- Kingsgrove High School
- Kingsgrove North High School
- McCallums Hill Public School
- Beverly Hills Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 41 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 194 bus stops
- Morgan St Opp Margaret St
- Morgan St At Margaret St
- Morgan St Opp Hobbs St
- Morgan St Opp St Elmo Pde
- Kingsgrove Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 72 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 26 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 13.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 42.2% of the 5,866 resolvable premises in Kingsgrove. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 42.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 17.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 489 across postcode 2208 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 185 theft, 115 violent offences, 47 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kingsgrove?
Kingsgrove (NSW 2208) had 12,881 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area.
What is the median rent in Kingsgrove?
The median advertised rent in Kingsgrove is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kingsgrove?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kingsgrove covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kingsgrove Public School (0.7 km), Kingsgrove High School (0.7 km), Kingsgrove North High School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kingsgrove?
Kingsgrove is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (42.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kingsgrove?
Across postcode 2208, 489 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (185), violent (115), vehicle theft (47). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kingsgrove?
In Kingsgrove, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (13.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kingsgrove?
198 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kingsgrove centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 41 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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