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TAS · Kingborough Council
Kingston Beach, 7050
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,343
Growth (1 yr)
+0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.5%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,526/wk
Employment rate
56.3%
Languages at home
9.7%non-English
Most common: Nepali, German, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
In Kingborough Council, Kingston Beach is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by schools and education, plus community and employment relative to similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Kingston Beach snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$470/wk
Population (ERP)
2,343
+0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.0%
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
#2
among Metro Hobart · Mature
Safety
6th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
42nd
percentile in TAS
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
62nd
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
- 56.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of Tasmania's suburbs
- National rank
- 1391st in Australia
- State rank
- 31st in TAS
- Peer rank
- #2 among Metro Hobart · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #17 among Metro Hobart suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (latest monthly release)
- $470
- Rental bonds lodged (latest monthly release)
- 7
Median weekly rent from Tasmanian rental data where available.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- Tasmanian rental bond lodgements — Department of Justice (Tasmania) · latest monthly release · Updated · Monthly XLSX release
Population
Estimated resident population
2,343(June 2025)
+0.0% annual · +1.5% over 5 years · 42th percentile in TAS
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +35
- Growth rank in TAS
- 42th 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 (~2,450), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,305
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,526
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 72 of 1,024
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,577
- Employment rate
- 56.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 788 / 75 / 92
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)
- 1,405
- Against the person
- 246
- Against property
- 1,110
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 599.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 9 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16.5%
Most common offence types
- Offences Against Property1110
- Offences Against The Person246
- Total Offences1405
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Tasmania Police division crime statistics — Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Annual June Corporate Performance Reports; division-level totals
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,035
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 62th
School list
- Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 338 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Southern Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1059 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 312 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Blackmans Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1035 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 257 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Calvin Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1088 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 788 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Kingston High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 577 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- No.11 Beach Rd
- No.38 Osborne Esp
- No.77 Beach Rd
- Opp.No.28 Mt Royal Rd
- Roslyn Ave / Jindabyne Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
94 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 bars · 1 fast food · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 12 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 20 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 48/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.87
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.9
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.17
Food & drink(9)
- Kingston Beach RSL ClubBar
37-39 Beach Road, Kingston Beach
- Robbie Brown'sBar
32 Osborne Esplanade, Kingston Beach
- Boho at the BeachCafe
- Eb and FloCafe
Unit 12 1 Beach Road, Kingston Beach
- Kingston Beach TakeawayFast food
- Salty DogPub
2 Beach Road, Kingston Beach
- Panko ChanRestaurant
23 Beach Road, Kingston Beach
- Pep PizzaRestaurant
13 Beach Road, Kingston Beach
- Robbie Brown'sRestaurant
32 Osborne Esplanade, Kingston Beach
Community(2)
- Kingston Beach Community HallCommunity centre
- St Aloysius Catholic CollegeSchool
123 Roslyn Avenue, Kingston Beach
Health & services(1)
- Kingston Beach Medical CentreMedical clinic
2 Recreation Street, Kingston Beach
Sport & outdoors(22)
- Mount Royal ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Rotary Centennial ParkPark
- The Duck ParkPark
- Playground (3)
- Kingston Beach OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (12)
Transport(21)
21 bus stops
Other(19)
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Kingborough CouncilBicycle Parking
- Drinking water (3)
- Wafu WorksFabric
18 Beach Road, Kingston Beach
- Fitness Station
- Boho at the BeachGift
- Outdoor Seating (6)
- Kingborough CouncilParking
- Parking (8)
- St. Aloysius Catholic CollegeParking
- Tas PetroleumPetrol station
- Picnic Table (2)
- Christ The PriestPlace of worship
2 Jindabyne Road, Kingston Beach
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Recycling
- Shelter (2)
- Slipway
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
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mount Royal ParkPark
- Rotary Centennial ParkPark
- The Duck ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Christ The Priest
2 Jindabyne Road, Kingston Beach
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Calvary Healthcare Tasmania - St John's Campus (9.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Kingston Beach Medical CentreRecreation StreetDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 54
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.0
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 19° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 221 mm · ~28 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 221 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 10° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 289 mm · ~36 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 285 mm · ~36 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Boronia88 ROSLYN AV, KINGSTON BEACH, 7050Permanently Registered
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via state planning hazard mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Franklin
- Member of Parliament
- Julie COLLINS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 83,693
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 30.6%Labor 69.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.9 km away).
Coalition 28.5%Labor 71.5%
2.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Kingston Beach (Franklin)Labor 71.5% · Coalition 28.5% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Kingston WestLabor 68.3% · Coalition 31.7% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Blackmans BayLabor 77.5% · Coalition 22.5% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Kingston (Franklin)Labor 70.2% · Coalition 29.8% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Blackmans Bay SouthLabor 72.6% · Coalition 27.4% TPP (2025)2.8 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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