Kingswood
SA 5062 · Mitcham
2,554 (2021) → 2,632 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kingswood is a stable suburb in Mitcham, SA 5062, about 5km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.70M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kingswood has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.05%), China (2%), India (1.17%), Italy (1.17%), Malaysia (0.94%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.43%), Greek (1.8%), Italian (1.68%), Urdu (0.9%), Cantonese (0.63%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1129
- Mitcham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1118
- Mitcham Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1087
Nearby (within 10km)
- Unley High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1082
- Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1077
- Highgate SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1150
- Scotch College - Mitcham CampusCombined · Independent · 1.2km
- Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1140
- Scotch College - Torrens Park CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1150
- Mercedes CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1138
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1170
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1152
- Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1130
- Westbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1133
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1077
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kingswood
Is Kingswood safe?
Kingswood has a residential safety score of 61/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,855 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kingswood?
In Kingswood, the median house price is $1.70M. Median weekly house rent is $845.
How far is Kingswood from Adelaide CBD?
Kingswood is about 4.9 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kingswood?
Kingswood has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1111 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kingswood?
Kingswood has a transport score of 87/100 and 19 bus stops.