Overall score
Howden
48.3/100
Kingston Beach
61.4/100
Howden vs Kingston Beach, TAS Suburb Comparison
Howden for value; Kingston Beach for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HowdenKingston Beach
Crime rate
Howden
22.8 / 1k
Kingston Beach
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howden
16
Kingston Beach
100
Population
Howden
717
Kingston Beach
2,305
Metric leadHowden 2Kingston Beach 62 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 retireesKingston Beach
- Best for familiesKingston Beach
- Best for best valueHowden
- 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 | Howden | Kingston Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.3/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 61.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 20 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 100 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 6.2% |
| Population | 717 | 2,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Howden is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Kingston Beach is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Howden pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kingston Beach is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Howden generally means more sought-after housing, while Kingston Beach leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Howden if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Kingston Beach for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.