Kingston vs Taroona
The verdict
Kingston rates higher for liveability (94 vs 64). Taroona rates higher for transport (44 vs 35). Taroona is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 3.4 km).
Scores
KingstonTaroona
| Kingston | Taroona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 63 |
| Transport | 35 | 44 |
| Education | 78 | 84 |
| Liveability | 94 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kingston | Taroona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,288 | 3,121 |
| Median age | 36 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,517 | $1,845 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.0% | 69.5% |
| Born in Australia | 70.4% | 73.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kingston Moderate Growth · Taroona Moderate Growth
Property
| Kingston | Taroona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Kingston | Taroona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Kingston | Taroona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,038 | 1,132 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kingston · Taroona
Transport
| Kingston | Taroona | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 61 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Kingston | Taroona | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 3 |
| Parks | 13 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 30 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.5 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Kingston | Taroona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,288 | 3,121 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,836 | 3,073 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,564 | 3,699 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | -0.39% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Kingston or Taroona?
Taroona has a higher average school ICSEA (Kingston 1038 vs Taroona 1132; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kingston or Taroona?
Taroona has the higher transport score (Kingston 35/100 vs Taroona 44/100).
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