Overall score
Kingston
50.5/100
Margate
47.3/100
Kingston vs Margate, TAS Suburb Comparison
Kingston for retirees and families; Margate for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KingstonMargate
Crime rate
Kingston
22.8 / 1k
Margate
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingston
121
Margate
22
Population
Kingston
12,288
Margate
4,239
Metric leadKingston 8Margate 22 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Kingston | Margate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.5/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.2/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 20 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 14 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 121 | 22 |
| Green cover | 9.4% | 3.1% |
| Population | 12,288 | 4,239 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
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 parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Margate is the better pick for schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Margate, while Kingston remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.