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

As of August 2025, Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay's population is approximately 11,396. This figure represents a growth of 345 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,051. The increase was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 11,354 in June 2024 and 104 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 511 persons per square kilometer. Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay's growth rate of 3.1% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.2%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimates by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the national median, with an expected expansion of 502 persons by 2041 based on recent population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 4.0% over the 17-year period.

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 annually. ABS data shows 174 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with none yet in FY26. On average, 1.4 people moved to the area per dwelling built during these years. This balance suggests stable market conditions, with new properties averaging $613,000, indicating a focus on premium developments.

Commercial approvals totaled $1.2 million in the current financial year, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has about three-quarters the building activity per person, placing it at the 38th percentile nationally, which limits buyer choice and supports interest in existing properties. This is likely due to its maturity and possible planning constraints, as all new construction consists of detached houses maintaining low-density character. The area's estimated 444 people per dwelling approval indicates a quiet development environment.

By 2041, the population is projected to grow by 460 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand, favouring buyers and potentially exceeding current growth forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre, JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre, Kings Quarter Development, and Huntingfield Land Release. The following list outlines those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate stood at 2.4% as of June 2025.

In this period, 5929 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Hobart's figure of 61.6%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety, with a particularly strong specialization in education & training at 1.3 times the regional level. Retail trade has limited presence, accounting for 7.7% employment compared to the regional figure of 9.6%.

Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.6%, while employment fell by 1.7%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Hobart saw employment fall by 1.5%, labour force contract by 1.6%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Tasmania's employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year, adding 1170 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, with Tasmania's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 estimate a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay could see local growth of approximately 6.7%% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay at $52,333 and average income at $67,084. This is slightly above national averages of $51,272 (median) and $63,777 (average) for Greater Hobart. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.94% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of March 2025 is approximately $58,582, and average income is around $75,094. Census 2021 data reveals that incomes in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay cluster around the 58th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 32.5% of locals (3,703 people) in the $1,500 - $2,999 category, aligning with metropolitan regions where this cohort also represents 32.2%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census (2016), consisted of 91.1% houses and 9.0% other dwellings. This contrasts with Hobart metro's 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay stood at 44.2%, with mortgaged properties at 34.9% and rented ones at 20.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,685, exceeding Hobart metro's average of $1,647. Median weekly rent in the area was $400, compared to Hobart metro's $385. Nationally, Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $400 versus the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 73.8% of all households, including 31.2% couples with children, 31.4% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 26.2%, with lone person households at 23.3% and group households making up 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, 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 higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than Tasmania (TAS) or Australia. 38.6% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.1% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (19.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education. The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 673 students. Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1052). It consists of two primary schools and one K-12 school. School capacity is limited, with only 5.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.5, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas. Note that for schools showing 'n/a' in enrollments, please refer to their parent campus.

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 serviced by a mix of buses. These stops are covered by 125 individual routes, collectively providing 11,986 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located 340 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,712 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 190 weekly trips per 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 somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, higher than the average SA2 area's 38%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis, impacting 10% of residents, and mental health issues, affecting 9.1%. Sixty-six percent declared 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 (2,818 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, surveyed from July 1st 2016 to June 30th 2019, had a cultural diversity index of 10.1%, with 22.0% of its population born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion at 43.9%. Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% in Greater Hobart.

In terms of ancestry, English was highest at 32.7%, followed by Australian at 24.9% and Irish at 8.9%. Notably, Dutch representation was equal to the regional average at 3.2%, South African was higher at 0.8% (regional: 0.5%), and Scottish was slightly higher at 8.6% (regional: 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, significantly higher than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years, and considerably older than Australia's median age 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 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.9% to 8.6% of the population, while the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 10.9% to 9.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay's age structure. The 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by 41%, reaching 2,078 people from 1,470. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.