Overall score
Kingston
57.7/100
Margate
52.7/100
Kingston vs Margate, TAS suburb comparison
Margate for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KingstonMargate
Crime rate
Kingston
107.0 / 1k
Margate
324.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingston
90
Margate
10
Population
Kingston
12,288
Margate
4,239
Metric leadKingston 7Margate 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kingston is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Margate is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Kingston sits closer to the city centre, whereas Margate is in a middle-ring position.
Kingston pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Margate is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Kingston suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Margate is the stronger match for retirees.