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Kingaroy

QLD 4610 • Rest of QLD

10,266
Population (2021)
$34,476
Median Income
68.39 km²
Area
$260/wk
Median Rent
Regional QueenslandAgriculturalCountry LivingHeritage

About Kingaroy

Kingaroy is a regional town 210 kilometres northwest of Brisbane in the South Burnett region. The town is famous as peanut capital of Australia and as the home of Joh Bjelke-Petersen.

Country character and agricultural heritage define Kingaroy—peanut farming, heritage connections, and affordable living attract those seeking rural Queensland lifestyle. The town offers country living.

Kingaroy falls under postcode 4610 and is governed by South Burnett Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4610
Urban Area
Kingaroy
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.53°, 151.83°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
68.39 km²
Elevation
443m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Youngman Street Kingaroy 4610 QLD
  • ALDI
    73-81 Youngman Street, Kingaroy QLD 4610

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,200
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3%

100 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,020
Census 2021
10,266
▲ 2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,640
Income 2021
$34,476
▲ 16.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,464
Born Overseas 1,106

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 184
  • 2. New Zealand 168
  • 3. Philippines 122
  • 4. South Africa 74
  • 5. Taiwan 49
  • 6. India 47
  • 7. Germany 27
  • 8. Netherlands 25
  • 9. Scotland 23
  • 10. United States 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,203
Australian 4,197
German 1,195
Scottish 986
Irish 970
Australian Aboriginal 617
Filipino 174
Dutch 137
Italian 135
Chinese 134

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,278
Both parents born in Australia
1,299
Both parents born overseas
972
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.7%
No Religion
40.3%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
669 (6.5%)
5-14 years
1,381 (13.5%)
15-19 years
636 (6.2%)
20-24 years
657 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,392 (13.6%)
35-44 years
1,114 (10.9%)
45-54 years
1,093 (10.6%)
55-64 years
1,158 (11.3%)
65-74 years
1,165 (11.3%)
75-84 years
675 (6.6%)
85+ years
317 (3.1%)

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