SuburbCheck

Kingston Beach

TAS 7050 · Kingborough

2,305 (2021) → 2,329 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

79
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,305
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
56
Transport score

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.

11.4 km
To Hobart CBD
300 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

2,305
Population
47
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,526
vs NSW median-17.5%
Bachelor degree or higher53.6%
Born in Australia72.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse788 / 92 / 75

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

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

78

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

26
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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 997
  • Southern Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1071
  • Blackmans Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1023
  • Calvin Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1085
  • Calvin Christian School - Secondary CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
  • Kingston High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 999
  • Indie School - Glenorchy (Kingston Campus)Secondary · Independent · 2.1km
  • Illawarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1079
  • Tarremah Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1127
  • St Aloysius Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1027
  • Taroona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1150
  • Taroona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1114

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

56
21Bus
CBD commute (est.)46 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C
Summer max
12.3°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

60 in suburbSupermarkets
185 in suburbCafes/Rest.
175 in suburbParks
113 in suburbPlaygrounds
6512 in suburbPools
110 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
41 in suburbGPs
50 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
474 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachKingston Beach (570 m)
Nearest hospitalHobart Private Hospital (11.2 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportHobart (22.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

74

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

11
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
47
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

90

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

17
Parks
20
Nature reserves
36
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

62

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

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

78

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

4
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.74
Per 1,000 residents

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

53

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.87

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.26%
Projected population 20412,732
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Kingborough

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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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.