Kingston - Huntingfield
Statistical Area - sa2

Kingston - Huntingfield 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 - Huntingfield's population was approximately 14,486 as of August 2025, reflecting a growth of 1,013 people, equivalent to a 7.5% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 13,473. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,316 as of June 2024 and an additional 399 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 234 persons per square kilometer. Kingston - Huntingfield's growth rate exceeded that of the SA4 region (4.2%) and the metropolitan area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.9% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopted 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 by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections were used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021, adjusted employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Population projections indicate an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Kingston - Huntingfield expected to increase by 3,181 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, recording a gain of 20.7% over these 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Kingston - Huntingfield among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Kingston-Huntingfield averaged approximately 88 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY21 and FY25, there were 444 new dwellings approved, with 32 approvals so far in FY26. On average, each new home accommodated around 3.2 new residents over the past five years.

This has led to significant demand exceeding supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new homes was $432,000. In FY26, there have been $9.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston-Huntingfield has 58% more building activity per person. However, development activity has slowed recently.

New building activity consists of 54% detached houses and 46% townhouses or apartments, demonstrating a shift towards medium-density options. This is a notable change from the current housing stock, which is 90% houses, indicating decreasing developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and demand for affordable housing alternatives. The area has an estimated 450 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its low development activity. By 2041, Kingston-Huntingfield is projected to grow by approximately 2,997 residents. Construction pace is maintaining with population growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Kingston - Huntingfield has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects potentially impacting the area. Major initiatives include Kings Quarter Development, JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre, Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre, and Kingston Bus Interchange. The following list details projects likely to have the most relevance.

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Employment performance in Kingston - Huntingfield has been broadly consistent with national averages

Kingston - Huntingfield has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%.

As of June 2025, 7,351 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 63.6%, slightly higher than Greater Hobart's 61.6%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (15.9%), public administration & safety, and education & training.

Labour force levels decreased by 1.6% over the year to June 2025, with employment decreasing at the same rate, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Greater Hobart saw a 1.5% employment contraction and a 0.2 percentage point fall in unemployment. Statewide in Tasmania, employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year to Sep-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with TAS's growth outpacing the national average of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kingston - Huntingfield suggests local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

In financial year 2022, Kingston - Huntingfield had a median taxpayer income of $49,851 and an average income of $61,092. These figures are below the national averages of $51,272 and $63,777 for Greater Hobart respectively. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,803 (median) and $68,386 (average), based on a 11.94% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Kingston - Huntingfield rank modestly, between the 38th and 40th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 33.8% of residents earn $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (4,896 individuals), a proportion similar to the surrounding region at 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in the area, with only 83.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 39th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Kingston - Huntingfield's dwelling structure in its latest Census showed 89.7% houses and 10.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Hobart metro's 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston - Huntingfield was at 34.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.1% and rented ones at 28.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,626, below Hobart metro's average of $1,647. Median weekly rent in the area was $380, compared to Hobart metro's $385. Nationally, Kingston - Huntingfield's mortgage repayments are lower than Australia's average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 69.8% of all households, consisting of 29.2% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 26.3% and group households comprising 3.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Hobart average of 2.6.

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

Kingston-Huntingfield's residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 36.1% compared to Tasmania's 25.5% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.4% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (20.4%). The area's educational participation is high at 29.6%, with 9.6% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 5.9% in tertiary education.

Kingston-Huntingfield has a robust network of 8 schools educating approximately 3,304 students. It shows above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1050) and includes 2 primary, 3 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools. The area's school capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 22.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.5, indicating it serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Kingston-Huntingfield has 59 active bus stops. These serve 104 routes making 8,792 weekly passenger trips. Average distance to nearest stop is 435 meters.

Daily trips average 1,256, equating to 149 weekly trips per stop.

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

Kingston - Huntingfield faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 50% of the total population (~7,243 people) have private health cover, compared to 53.9% across Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 10.2 and 9.2% of residents respectively.

A total of 67.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.9% across Greater Hobart. The area has 18.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,697 people), which is lower than the 20.8% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Kingston - Huntingfield 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-Huntingfield has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 26.2% of its population born overseas and 18.1% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kingston-Huntingfield, accounting for 41.7% of the population. However, Hinduism stands out as being more prevalent here compared to Greater Hobart, with 2.2% of Kingston-Huntingfield's population practicing it, versus 1.2% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Kingston-Huntingfield are English (29.7%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (7.7%). Notably, Dutch (3.2%) Korean (0.6%), and Chinese (6.3%) groups have higher representations than their regional averages.

Kingston - Huntingfield's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Kingston - Huntingfield is 36 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Hobart's average of 39 years and also slightly lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston - Huntingfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.1%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 35 to 44 grew from 13.9% to 16.1%, while those aged 75 to 84 increased from 5.9% to 7.1%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 decreased from 17.7% to 16.4%. By 2041, Kingston - Huntingfield's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 78%, adding 1,258 people and reaching a total of 2,875 from the current figure of 1,616. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group is expected to decrease by 338 residents.