Kingston Beach
TAS 7050 · Kingborough
2,305 (2021) → 2,329 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kingston Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Kingborough, TAS 7050, about 11km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Kingston Beach are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 56/100, and is right by the coast. Kingston Beach has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7050 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.64%), Netherlands (1.56%), Nepal (1.52%), South Africa (1.39%), New Zealand (1.21%)
Top languages: Nepali (1.52%), Mandarin (1%), German (0.87%), Spanish (0.61%), Cantonese (0.48%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1082 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Aloysius Catholic College - Kingston Beach CampusCombined · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1002
- Southern Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1059
- Blackmans Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1035
- Calvin Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1088
- Calvin Christian School - Secondary CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Kingston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1000
- Indie School - Glenorchy (Kingston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Illawarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1082
- Tarremah Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1128
- St Aloysius Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1018
- Taroona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1149
- Taroona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1119
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kingston Beach
How far is Kingston Beach from Hobart CBD?
Kingston Beach is about 11.4 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kingston Beach?
Kingston Beach has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kingston Beach?
Kingston Beach has a transport score of 56/100 and 21 bus stops.