Kingaroy, QLD 4610 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kingaroy is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4610, home to 10,266 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the South Burnett local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 179 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$260 /wk
Population10,266
Median age38
Area68.4 km²
To CBD179 km
LGASouth Burnett

Demographics

Population
10,266
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,244 /week
Median personal income
$663 /week
Median family income
$1,531 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
South Burnett
Statistical region (SA4)
Wide Bay
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$260 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,200
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Kingaroy State School Primary · Government
  • Kingaroy State High School Secondary · Government
  • Saint Mary's Catholic College (Kingaroy) Combined · Catholic
  • St John's Lutheran School (Kingaroy) Combined · Independent
  • Taabinga State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 11 cafés
  • 19 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 56 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 40.6% of the 5,893 resolvable premises in Kingaroy. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 40.6%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 33.3%
  • Fibre to the Building: 1.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 16.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 8.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,666 across the South Burnett LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,262 theft, 660 drug offences, 534 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole South Burnett — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kingaroy?

Kingaroy (QLD 4610) had 10,266 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the South Burnett local government area.

What is the median rent in Kingaroy?

The median advertised rent in Kingaroy is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kingaroy?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kingaroy covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Kingaroy State School (0.6 km), Kingaroy State High School (0.7 km), Saint Mary's Catholic College (Kingaroy) (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kingaroy?

Kingaroy is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (40.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kingaroy?

Across the surrounding area, 3,666 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,262), drug offences (660), break-ins (534). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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