Kingston
TAS 7050 · Kingborough
12,288 (2021) → 12,836 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kingston is a moderate growth suburb in Kingborough, TAS 7050, about 9km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Kingston are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 35/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kingston has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (6.45%), England (4.3%), Nepal (1.46%), India (1.15%), New Zealand (1.07%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.64%), Nepali (1.5%), Cantonese (1.03%), Korean (0.69%), Spanish (0.61%)
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 1088 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Calvin Christian SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1085
- Southern Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1071
- Kingston High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 999
- Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 997
- Calvin Christian School - Secondary CampusSecondary · Independent
- Indie School - Glenorchy (Kingston Campus)Secondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Aloysius Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1027
- St Aloysius Catholic College - Kingston Beach CampusCombined · Catholic · 3.9km
- Tarremah Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1127
- Blackmans Bay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1023
- St Michael's Collegiate School - Sports CampusCombined · Independent · 5.3km
- Taroona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1150
- Illawarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1079
- Hobart CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1051
- Taroona High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1114
- Mount Nelson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 1115
- Waimea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1146
- The Hutchins SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.1kmICSEA 1136
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kingston
How far is Kingston from Hobart CBD?
Kingston is about 9.5 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kingston?
Kingston has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1038 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kingston?
Kingston has a transport score of 35/100 and 61 bus stops.