Kingston - Huntingfield

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 around 14,486 as of May 2026. This figure is an increase of 1,013 people from the 2021 Census total of 13,473, reflecting a growth rate of 7.5%. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 14,371 in June 2025 and an additional 459 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 234 persons per square kilometer. Kingston - Huntingfield's growth rate exceeded that of both its SA4 region (3.9%) and Greater Hobart during this period, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.1% of overall population gains recently.

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 by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 2,808 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 18.6% over the 16 years.

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

Kingston - Huntingfield averaged approximately 88 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 444 homes approved during this period. In FY-26, up until now, 62 dwellings have been approved. On average, around 3.2 new residents per year arrive for each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

This significant demand exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new dwellings is $224,000. In this financial year, $9.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston - Huntingfield has seen 56.0% higher new home approvals per person. This creates greater choice for buyers, although development activity has slowed in recent periods.

Recent construction comprises 54.0% standalone homes and 46.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments offering options across different price points. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 90.0% houses) suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. The current estimated population per dwelling approval is 450 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. By 2041, Kingston - Huntingfield is projected to grow by 2,693 residents (according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones include Kings Quarter, JackJumpers High Performance Training Centre, Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre, and Kingston Bypass Duplication and Algona Road Roundabout Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Kingston - Huntingfield shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Kingston - Huntingfield has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. Employment stability has been relative over the past year.

As of December 2025, 7466 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.2% lower than Greater Hobart's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Hobart's 63.7%. According to Census responses, 9.8% of residents work from home.

Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. Health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 15.9% compared to the regional average of 17.3%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.0% while labour force decreased by 0.1%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. Greater Hobart recorded employment growth of 0.1%, labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest that Kingston - Huntingfield's employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Kingston - Huntingfield SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $53,995 and an average of $62,871 in the financial year 2023. This was lower than national averages, with Greater Hobart having a median income of $54,577 and an average of $65,190. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $59,907 and the average $69,755, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Kingston - Huntingfield ranked modestly, between the 38th and 39th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The $1,500-$2,999 earnings band included 33.8% of the community (4,896 individuals), consistent with regional trends showing 32.2%. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 83.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 39th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Kingston - Huntingfield is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Kingston - Huntingfield's dwelling structure in its latest Census assessment showed 89.7% houses and 10.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares with Hobart metro's 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kingston - Huntingfield was 34.1%, similar to Hobart metro. Mortgaged dwellings were 37.1% and rented ones were 28.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,626, higher than Hobart metro's $1,517. The median weekly rent was $380, compared with Hobart metro's $350. Nationally, Kingston - Huntingfield's median monthly mortgage repayments were lower at $1,626 versus Australia's average of $1,863. Rents in the area exceeded the national figure of $375.

Kingston - Huntingfield has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.8% of all households, including 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, larger than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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

Kingston - Huntingfield has a higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than Tasmania (TAS) and Australia. Specifically, 36.1% of its residents aged 15 and above have such qualifications, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.4% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (20.4%).

Educational participation is high in the area, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kingston-Huntingfield has 58 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These serve 118 different routes that facilitate a total of 8,177 weekly passenger journeys. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents' average distance to the nearest stop being 437 metres. Primarily residential, most inhabitants commute outwards. Cars are the primary mode of transport (86%), followed by buses at 9%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Daily service frequency across all routes averages 1,168 trips, equating to approximately 140 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kingston - Huntingfield's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Kingston's health metrics closely mirror national benchmarks. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are typical but higher than average for older cohorts.

Approximately half (50%) of Kingston's total population (~7,300 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues affect 10.2% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.2%. A total of 67.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 65.5% in Greater Hobart. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. The area has 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,762 people). Senior health outcomes present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Kingston-Huntingfield has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.2% of its population born overseas and 18.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kingston-Huntingfield, comprising 41.7% of its population. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 2.2% compared to the regional average of 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (29.7%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (7.7%). There are also notable differences in the representation of Dutch (3.2% vs regional 1.5%), Korean (0.6% vs regional 0.2%), and Chinese (6.3% vs regional 2.7%) ethnic groups.

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

The median age in Kingston - Huntingfield is 36 years, which is slightly below Greater Hobart's average of 39 and also slightly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Hobart, Kingston - Huntingfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (9.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 13.9% to 16.3%, while the proportion of those aged 75-84 has risen from 5.9% to 7.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 17.7% to 15.6%. By 2041, Kingston - Huntingfield is projected to experience significant changes in its age distribution. Notably, the 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 74%, adding 1,211 people and reaching a total of 2,848 from the current 1,636. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group is projected to decrease by 423 residents.