Overall score
Kingston
57.7/100
Taroona
54.6/100
Kingston vs Taroona, TAS suburb comparison
Kingston for investment and value; Taroona for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KingstonTaroona
Crime rate
Kingston
107.0 / 1k
Taroona
454.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingston
90
Taroona
94
Population
Kingston
12,288
Taroona
3,121
Metric leadKingston 6Taroona 4across 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 Taroona is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood.
On the data, Kingston is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Taroona answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Kingston the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Taroona.