Kingswell is a small suburb in Southland with a population of 2,280 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $41K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Kingswell: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation).

In 2026, Kingswell recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 80% year-on-year.