Overall score
Kingston Beach
56.5/100
Kingston
57.7/100
Kingston Beach for retirees and families; Kingston for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kingston Beach
56.5/100
Kingston
57.7/100
Crime rate
Kingston Beach
599.7 / 1k
Kingston
107.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingston Beach
94
Kingston
90
Population
Kingston Beach
2,305
Kingston
12,288
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Kingston Beach | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.5/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 599.7 / 1k | 107.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 64 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 90 |
| Population | 2,305 | 12,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Kingston Beach is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Kingston is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Kingston sits among greener hillside streets, while Kingston Beach keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Kingston Beach tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Kingston stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Kingston Beach generally means more mid-market housing value, while Kingston leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Kingston Beach if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Kingston for investors and value-focused buyers.