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Kingston Se, SA, 5275

Current weather

12.2°CModerate rain showers

89% humidity · 28.9 km/h wind · 16.4° / 11° today · 22.5 mm rain

Desirability index

26/100

#114 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kingston Se is a small locality in the Kingston (SA) area, home to around 1,342 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 25 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 18.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $370, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
36 / 35 / 7

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
25
Against the person
9
Against property
16
Rate per 1,000 residents
18.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 149 residents
State safety percentile
24.4th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
10
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

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

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
961
  • Kingston Community SchoolCombined · ICSEA 961
  • Kingston Early Learning Centre32 Cameron StreetPreschools

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Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Drilling InvestigationsRowney Road West, Princes Hwy09 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

257 planning-related records

2026· 24 proposals

  • 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 5275Under Assessment
  • 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 5275Under Assessment
  • 1 into 2 land division
    3 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
  • 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 5275Under Assessment
  • 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 5275Under Assessment
  • 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· 55 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

  • August 2025

  • Addition of a 2 bedroom ensuite cabin
    34A MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
2024· 39 proposals

39 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 36 proposals

36 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 46 proposals

46 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 38 proposals

38 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 16 proposals

16 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Kingston Soldiers' Memorial HospitalCnr Cooke and Young StreetPublic Hospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

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

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

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
26.0/100
Cohort rank
#114 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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