Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay
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Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay's population is around 11,381 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 330 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,051. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,354 in June 2024 and an additional 98 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 511 persons per square kilometer. Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay's growth rate of 3.0% since census positions it within 1.3 percentage points of the SA4 region (4.3%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 76.9% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on the latest population numbers, the area is expected to expand by 502 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 4.2% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay averaged approximately 34 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25174 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years.

This balance between supply and demand has resulted in stable market conditions, with new homes being constructed at an average expected cost of $312,000. In FY26, $1.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. When compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 38th percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established properties. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The estimated population count of 444 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet and low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay is expected to grow by approximately 475 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Illawarra Rise Estate, Blackmans Bay Primary School Redevelopment and Expansion (commenced in June 20XX), Kings Quarter (Kingston Park Masterplan), and Blackmans Bay Central Masterplan Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has a well-educated workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.4% as of June 2025. There are 5,929 residents employed, which is 1.7% below Greater Hobart's unemployment rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Hobart at 61.6%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Education & training has a particularly high representation at 1.3 times the regional level, while retail trade shows lower representation at 7.7% compared to the regional average of 9.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population.

Between June 2024 and May 2025, labour force decreased by 1.6% while employment decreased by 1.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.4%. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay had a median taxpayer income of $52,333 and an average income of $67,084 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly above the national average for that year. Greater Hobart, meanwhile, had a median income of $51,272 and an average income of $63,777 during the same period. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,571 (median) and $76,362 (average). As per 2021 Census figures, income levels in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay clustered around the 58th percentile nationally. The largest segment of residents earned between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, comprising 32.5% (3,698 residents), which is similar to the regional distribution where this cohort also represents 32.2%. After accounting for housing costs, residents retained 87.7% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power in the area. The SEIFA income ranking places Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay in the 7th decile.

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay's dwellings, as per the latest Census in 2016, consisted of 91.1% houses and 9.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay stood at 44.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.9% and rented ones at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,685 as of 2016, higher than Hobart metro's $1,647. Median weekly rent in the area was $400, compared to Hobart metro's $385. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were higher at $375 as of 2016.

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 73.8 percent of all households, including 31.2 percent couples with children, 31.4 percent couples without children, and 10.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.2 percent, with lone person households at 23.3 percent and group households comprising 2.9 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 Beach - Blackmans Bay exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has a high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. 38.6% hold university qualifications, compared to the Tasmania state average of 25.5% and the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.1% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas account for 10.7% and certificates for 19.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education. The area has 3 schools with a combined enrollment of 673 students. The schools demonstrate above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1052. The educational mix includes 2 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited, with 5.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.5, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has 63 active public transport stops. These are served by buses on 125 different routes, offering a total of 11,986 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 340 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run at an average frequency of 1,712 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 190 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area (~5,963 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.0%) and mental health issues (9.1%). Sixty-six percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.9% across Greater Hobart. Twenty-four point seven percent of residents are aged 65 and over (2,814 people), higher than the 20.8% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Kingston Beach-Blackmans Bay showed cultural diversity above average, with 10.1% speaking a language other than English at home as of July 2016 census data. Overseas-born population stood at 22.0%. Christianity dominated religious affiliation at 43.9%, but Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Hobart's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (32.7%), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (8.9%). Notable ethnic group divergences included Dutch at 3.2% (vs regional 3.2%), South African at 0.8% (vs 0.5%), and Scottish at 8.6% (vs 7.8%).

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (13.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 increased from 6.9% to 8.6%, while the 25-34 age group decreased from 10.9% to 9.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 42%, reaching 2,078 people from 1,468. Conversely, the 65-74 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.