Overall score
Blackmans Bay
68.5/100
Kingston Beach
56.5/100
Blackmans Bay vs Kingston Beach, TAS suburb comparison
Blackmans Bay for investment and value; Kingston Beach for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Blackmans BayKingston Beach
Crime rate
Blackmans Bay
177.7 / 1k
Kingston Beach
599.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blackmans Bay
151
Kingston Beach
94
Population
Blackmans Bay
7,688
Kingston Beach
2,305
Metric leadBlackmans Bay 8Kingston Beach 11 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKingston Beach
- Best for investmentBlackmans Bay
- Best for best valueBlackmans Bay
- Best for best schoolsKingston Beach
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Blackmans Bay | Kingston Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.5/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 177.7 / 1k | 599.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 20 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 94 |
| Population | 7,688 | 2,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Blackmans Bay is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Kingston Beach is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Blackmans Bay sits among greener hillside streets, while Kingston Beach keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Blackmans Bay tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Kingston Beach stands out for well-served by public transport and improving crime trends.
Blackmans Bay suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Kingston Beach is the stronger match for families.