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SA · Kingston Council

Kingston Se, 5275

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,399

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.0%

Median age

56

Median income

$1,143/wk

Employment rate

48.6%

Languages at home

1.7%non-English

Most common: French, German, Japanese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

27.6/100
Below average

590th in SA

Verified 82% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • National parks
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Kingston Se is known for: Heritage area, National parks, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Kingston Council, Kingston Se keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer parks and green space, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Kingston Se snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$370/wk

Population (ERP)

1,399

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

31.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#110

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

25th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

48th

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

29th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
27.6/100 — Below average
National rank
5927th in Australia
State rank
590th in SA
Peer rank
#110 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#190 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$370
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
5

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

1,399(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · +4.0% over 5 years · 48th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
+4.0%
Change in 1 year
+2
Change in 5 years
+54
Growth rank in SA
48th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,450), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,342
Median age
56
Median household income / week
$1,143
Dwelling vacancy
31.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
269 of 852
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
48.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
534 / 35 / 7 (+ 3 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
25
Against the person
9
Against property
16
Rate per 1,000 residents
17.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 149 residents
State safety percentile
24.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
10
Decrease (daily rate)
-16.4%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental3
  • Other Theft5
  • Sct - Residence2
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
961
Median ICSEA percentile
29th
School list
  • Kingston Community SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 330 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
  • Kingston Early Learning Centre32 Cameron StreetPreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
0/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.75
Other(1)
  • Unnamed (No.HA1220) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Kingston Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (6.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Kingston Soldiers' Memorial HospitalCnr Cooke and Young StreetPublic Hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
22
Participants per 1,000 residents
15.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
26° / 13°
Rainfall
65 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
140 mm · ~18 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
15° / 7°
Rainfall
282 mm · ~35 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 9°
Rainfall
158 mm · ~20 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 29 proposals

  • August 2026

  • Carport
    26 JAMES ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Single storey dwelling addition to rear and new carport
    12 MACDONNELL ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment

  • July 2026

  • Outbuilding (shipping container) to provide temporary commercial kitchen facilities while fire damaged internal kitchen is reconstructed.
    31 AGNES ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Internal alterations and alterations to existing front and rear balconies
    141 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Carport
    215 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment

  • June 2026

  • Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new, two-storey detached dwelling with undercroft garage, retaining walls and excavation and filling of the land
    57 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Detached steel framed carport
    164 SMITHS LANE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Construction of 9x 6x 3m high outbuilding
    9 STRICKLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Replacement Building(s) including: - existing 3 metre high chain mesh fence replaced with new 3.6 metre high chain mesh fence - existing player/official shelters replaced with new player/official shelters - Resurfacing of sport courts
    LOT 839 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Relocation of two (2) cabin buildings to alternate on-site location and establishing new accommodation building comprising three (3) units on the land
    34A MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Supplementary Sand Replenishment works at Wyomi Beach (as per development authorisation 24016288).
    LOT 501 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • 1 into 2 land division
    3 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Outbuilding comprising shed and attached carport
    20 YOUNG ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • 2 Lot Community Title with 1 unit block in each title with common property driveway
    UNIT 1-13 52 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuilding (7m x 6m) with Colorbond cladding - Woodland Grey (for secure storage of boat and jetski )
    8 BARROWMAN DR KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Detached Dwelling with attached deck and verandah to front of building
    90 WILLIAMS RD KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • The construction of a three-storey dwelling with undercroft garage (as per Development application: ID 23030986 - "Alteration to existing single storey residence and the construction of a second storey" - Granted Development Approval February 2026 for all works except demolition of boundary wall)
    52 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • New dwelling, domestic outbuilding, retaining walls with fencing, and cutting and filling of land
    LOT 810 MACDONNELL ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • Dwelling and garage
    223 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • To create 5 x New Allotments & being a Community Plan
    LOT 34 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • The proposed Kingston Aerodrome Shelter is required to meet the operational needs of the Royal Flying Doctors Service, CFS and/or other vital service providers (e.g. ambulance shelter to support patient health in transit, basic shelter for operational personnel).
    19449 PRINCES HWY KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    5 VENN TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding
    7 KERRY CT KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Carport
    7 KERRY CT KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Outbuilding (shed)
    35 HOLLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275;37 HOLLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • want to build a 13.6 metre shed but 10 metres will be shed.back of shed will be 1.5meyres of the boundary fence.left hand side of shed will be 600mm off the fence
    2 VENN TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Installation of a life-sized memorial silhouette in tribute of Mounted Constable Harry Pearce and a small free standing memorial bollard / plaque.
    LOT 496 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • To add a car port to the western side of the existing shed.
    23 HOLLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Carport with footings
    67 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
2025· 15 proposals

  • December 2025

  • 13.4 x 4.875 x 2.7m outbuilding (carport and garage)
    209 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Outbuilding for entertaining area clad in Colorbond sheeting - Surfmist
    4 YOUNG ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Construction of decks, access ramps, and verandahs
    10 CAMERON ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Creation of 9 x Rural Living Allotments as per Proposed Plan of Division
    LOT 30 SMITHS LANE KINGSTON SE SA 5275;LOT 31 SMITHS LANE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • To replace existing oval flood lighting and poles with new LED Lighting and infastructure
    46 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment

  • November 2025

  • 2 lot community Plan
    53 AGNES ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • The shed will be 6 metres by 12 metres
    13 TREVOR DR KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • new 3 car garage with leanto on left side , supplied by best sheds to comply with council and location specifications. to be installed far left side of block. cost of shed including delivery is $12620 . installation plus concreate approximately $5000
    19 WILHELMINA ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Verandah/Patio Addition = 8.129m long x 4.145m wide x 2.995m high Class 10a steel patio system comprised of Cold-formed steel sections
    6 LITTLE JAMES ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • New purpose-built Community Sporting complex, with new multi-purpose courts, fencing and lighting. Current ""netball club house to be demolished""
    LOT 837 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275;LOT 839 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Construction of a Detached Dwelling and associated retaining walls
    70 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • CARPORT
    3 GREEN ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Construction of 2 Residential Units in conjunction with a Community Title land division
    53 AGNES ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment

  • September 2025

  • New dwelling and shed
    71 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (to shelter a caravan)
    12 HOLLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

29 heritage places

  • BANK (FORMER)(1876)40 Holland Street KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
  • COURT HOUSE (FORMER)(c1870)2 Hanson Street KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
  • CROWN INN31 Agnes Street KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
  • DISTRICT HALL51 Agnes Street KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
  • FORMER TEAROOMS11-15 Agnes Street KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
  • Former Wool Store11 Hanson Street KINGSTON SEState heritage
  • HARBORMASTERS HOUSE (1888)13 Hanson Street KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
  • HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCHAgnes Street KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
  • KINGSTON SCHOOL (FORMER)(1880)Lot 4 Macfarlane Street KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage
  • LEN LAMPIT RESERVEMarine Parade KINGSTON S.E.Local heritage

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Barker
Member of Parliament
Tony PASIN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
127,045
Turnout (2025)
92.6%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.6 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 75.2 km away).

Coalition 74.6%Labor 25.4%

11.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Kingston SELabor 25.6% · Coalition 74.5% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • RobeLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)38.2 km away
  • LucindaleLabor 14.5% · Coalition 85.5% TPP (2025)43.2 km away
  • PadthawayLabor 22.3% · Coalition 77.7% TPP (2025)59.2 km away
  • WillalookaLabor 10.5% · Coalition 89.5% TPP (2025)62.6 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Kingston Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.