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.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,200
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Kingaroy State School
- Kingaroy State High School
- Saint Mary's Catholic College (Kingaroy)
- St John's Lutheran School (Kingaroy)
- Taabinga State School
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
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%
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.
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.
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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