Kings Beach
QLDKings Beach is a stable suburb in QLD with 3,042 residents.
- SAL code
- 31543
- SA2
- 316021419
- Population
- 3,042
- LGA
- Sunshine Coast
Kings Beach, QLD had 3,042 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area roughly steady over the last five years. The predominant age group is 65-74 years, and the median age sits at 53. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,517 a month. Around 52.4% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 45.7%. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, making up 92.6% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 5 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?3,042
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+0.5%
3yr: +1.8% · 10yr: +5.0%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,266/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
53
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?6.6%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?5
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?8
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?392
Sunshine Coast · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Caloundra - Kings Beach (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Kings Beach suburb alone is ~3,042 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 5,220 to 7,094 over 24 years, averaging 1.3% per year.
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 4.3%Almost entirely apartments (92.6%), mixed tenure (52.4% own or mortgage), built for families (56% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
This suburb falls outside every bushfire polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: QLD Reconstruction Authority — Bushfire Prone Area + Floodplain Assessment Overlay.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
7 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE | High Density Residential ZoneResidential | 42.0% | 0.29 km² |
| LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 8.8% | 0.06 km² |
| OPEN SPACE ZONE | Open Space ZoneRecreation | 7.6% | 0.05 km² |
| TOURIST ACCOMMODATION ZONE | Tourist Accommodation ZoneResidential | 4.5% | 0.03 km² |
| ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ZONE | Environmental Management and Conservation ZoneEnvironmental | 3.0% | 0.02 km² |
| SPORT AND RECREATION ZONE | Sport and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 1.1% | 7,259 m² |
| COMMUNITY FACILITIES ZONE | Community Facilities ZoneOther | 0.9% | 6,348 m² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.