Overall score
Huntingfield
45.1/100
Kingston
57.7/100
Huntingfield vs Kingston, TAS suburb comparison
Huntingfield for families and schools; Kingston for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HuntingfieldKingston
Crime rate
Huntingfield
2435.0 / 1k
Kingston
107.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Huntingfield
26
Kingston
90
Population
Huntingfield
540
Kingston
12,288
Metric leadHuntingfield 1Kingston 81 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 familiesHuntingfield
- Best for best valueKingston
- Best for best schoolsHuntingfield
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 | Huntingfield | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 2435.0 / 1k | 107.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 64 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 90 |
| Population | 540 | 12,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Huntingfield is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Kingston is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Kingston sits among greener hillside streets, while Huntingfield keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Huntingfield tends to lead on improving crime trends, while Kingston stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options. On housing, Huntingfield sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Kingston.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kingston, while Huntingfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.