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 is estimated at 13,280 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 992 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,288. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 13,172 following examination of ABS data released in June 2025 and an additional 410 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 356 persons per square kilometer. Kingston's 8.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 3.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Considering these projections, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Kingston (Tas.), expected to expand by 2,567 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 18.5% in total over the 16 years.

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

Kingston has averaged approximately 84 new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years FY21 and FY25, around 421 homes were approved, with a further 61 approved in FY26 to date. On average, 3.2 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.

This high demand relative to supply can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. The average construction value of new properties is $432,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $8.7 million, reflecting Kingston's residential character. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston has 61.0% higher construction activity per person. However, recent construction activity has eased.

New developments consist of 54.0% detached houses and 46.0% medium and high-density housing, offering a range of options from spacious family homes to more affordable compact dwellings. This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 89.0% houses. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Kingston is 440 people, indicating a quiet development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Kingston is projected to gain 2,459 residents by 2041. Construction activity is maintaining pace with this projected growth, but increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population grows.

Kingston has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Kings Quarter, JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre, Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre, and Kings Quarter (Kingston Park Masterplan). The following list details those expected to be most relevant.

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

Kingston has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.9% as of December 2025, which is below Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. Over the past year, Kingston maintained relative employment stability.

Workforce participation in Kingston is similar to Greater Hobart's figure of 63.7%. According to Census responses, a low 9.7% of residents worked from home as of December 2025. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. Kingston has a particular employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, manufacturing is under-represented in Kingston compared to Greater Hobart, with only 4.1% of its workforce employed in this sector versus 5.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1%, labour force remained stable at 0.0%, and unemployment remained essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw employment rise by 0.1%, labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase in employment over five years and a 13.7% increase over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Kingston's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Kingston suburb has a median taxpayer income of $49,455 and an average of $60,607 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below national averages. Greater Hobart's median income is $54,577 with an average of $65,190. By March 2026, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $54,870 and average income around $67,243, factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95%. Census 2021 data ranks Kingston incomes modestly, between the 36th to 38th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The predominant income cohort spans 33.5% of locals (4,448 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category. This aligns with broader regional trends at 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 37th percentile. Kingston's SEIFA income ranking places 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 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston was at 34.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.1% and rented ones at 29.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,625, higher than Hobart metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Kingston was $380, compared to Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Kingston's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.7% of all households, including 28.5% couples with children, 27.0% couples without children, and 12.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households at 27.3% and group households comprising 3.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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

Kingston's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 36.6% possess university qualifications, compared to 25.5% in Tasmania (TAS) and 30.4% nationally. University graduates constitute the largest group at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate degree holders at 11.6% and graduate diploma recipients at 3.3%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.8% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (19.7%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.4% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Kingston shows that there are 55 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a variety of bus routes, with a total of 113 individual routes providing service to the area. This results in approximately 7,761 weekly passenger trips across all routes. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically living within 346 meters of their nearest stop. As Kingston is primarily residential, most commuting takes place outward from the area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation for residents, with 86% using this method, while only 10% use public buses.

On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 9.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages at approximately 1,108 trips per day, equating to around 141 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment in 2021.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~6,798 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.1%) and arthritis (9.3%). 67.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart in 2020. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,589 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population as of 2021.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kingston was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kingston's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, 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% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Kingston compared to Greater Hobart, making up 0.1% versus 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.6%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (7.6%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Dutch were notably more prevalent at 3.1% in Kingston compared to 1.5% regionally; Koreans comprised 0.6% versus 0.2%; Chinese made up 6.8% versus 2.7%.

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 below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.2%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35-44 age group increased from 13.8% to 16.3%, while the 75-84 cohort rose from 6.2% to 7.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 18.1% to 16.0%. By 2041, Kingston's population is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition, with the 45-54 group projected to grow by 73%, reaching 2,567 people from 1,487. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group is expected to decrease by 395 residents.