Kingston (Tas.)

Kingston lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Kingston's population, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 13,313. This reflects an increase of 1,025 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,288. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 13,135 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 393 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 357 persons per square kilometer. Kingston's growth rate of 8.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 4.3%, marking it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for Kingston, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for Kingston. The suburb is expected to expand by 2,918 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 19.9% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Kingston when compared nationally

Kingston averaged approximately 82 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 411 homes were approved, with an additional 39 approved in FY-26. This results in about 3.2 people moving to the area per dwelling built over the past five years.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $432,000. In FY-26, $8.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston shows 60.0% higher construction activity per person. New development consists of 53.0% detached houses and 47.0% medium and high-density housing, offering choices across price ranges.

This indicates a shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 89.0% houses. The estimated population in Kingston is 417 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 2,656 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining pace with projected growth, but buyers may face growing competition as the population increases.

Kingston has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 18 projects potentially impacting this region. Notable projects include JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre, Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre, Kings Quarter, and Kings Quarter (Kingston Park Masterplan). The following list details those likely most relevant.

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Employment performance in Kingston exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Kingston has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 3.0%.

The AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data shows that Kingston's unemployment rate is 1.1% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is similar at 61.6%. Key industries employing residents include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. Kingston has a particular specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. However, manufacturing is under-represented, with only 4.1% of Kingston's workforce compared to Greater Hobart's 5.2%.

The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. From June 2023 to June 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.6%, alongside a 1.6% employment decline, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 3.0%. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced an employment decline of 1.5% and a labour force decline of 1.6%, with a slight increase in unemployment to 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that Kingston's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, applying industry-specific projections to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Kingston had a median taxpayer income of $49,455 and an average of $60,607 according to AreaSearch's postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. This was lower than national averages, with Greater Hobart having a median income of $51,272 and an average of $63,777. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,295 (median) and $68,989 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data showed household, family, and personal incomes ranked modestly in Kingston, between the 36th and 38th percentiles. Income distribution indicated that 33.5% of Kingston's population fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to surrounding regions at 32.2%. Housing affordability was severe, with only 83.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 37th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Kingston is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kingston's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.1% houses and 10.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Hobart metro's 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston stood at 34.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.1% and rented ones at 29.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, lower than Hobart metro's $1,647. Weekly rent in Kingston averaged $380, slightly higher than the national average of $375 but below Hobart metro's $385. Nationally, Kingston's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Kingston features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.7 percent of all households, including 28.5 percent couples with children, 27.0 percent couples without children, and 12.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.3 percent, with lone person households at 27.3 percent and group households comprising 3.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Kingston exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Kingston's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. 36.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania (TAS) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.6%, and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 19.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education. Kingston operates a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 1,941 students, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1037) with balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Kingston has 56 active public transport stops, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are connected by 101 different routes, collectively offering 8,020 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 344 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,145 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 143 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kingston is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Kingston faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups, but slightly more so among older cohorts. Approximately 51% of Kingston's total population (~6,814 people) has private health cover, compared to the Greater Hobart average of 53.9%.

The most common medical conditions in Kingston are mental health issues (affecting 10.1% of residents) and arthritis (9.3%), with 67.3% reporting no medical ailments. This compares to 66.9% across Greater Hobart. In Kingston, 19.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,529 people), lower than the Greater Hobart average of 20.8%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Kingston was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingston's population showed high cultural diversity, with 27.4% born overseas and 19.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kingston, accounting for 41.9%. Judaism, however, was more prevalent in Kingston compared to Greater Hobart, comprising 0.1% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (29.6%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (7.6%). Notably, Dutch (3.1%) and Korean (0.6%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Kingston compared to regional averages of 3.2% and 0.4%, respectively. Similarly, the Chinese population was higher at 6.8% than the regional average of 3.3%.

Kingston's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Kingston is 36 years, which is slightly below Greater Hobart's average of 39 and also slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (16.0%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the age group 35-44 has increased from 13.8% to 16.0%, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 6.2% to 7.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 18.1% to 16.7%. By the year 2041, Kingston's population is projected to experience significant shifts in its age distribution. Notably, the 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 76%, adding 1,117 people and reaching a total of 2,582 from the current figure of 1,464. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group is projected to decrease by 322 residents.