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Kingston

TAS 7050 • Greater Hobart

12,288
Population (2021)
$39,052
Median Income
37.21 km²
Area
93m
Elevation
Southern HobartBeach AccessShopping HubFamily-Friendly

About Kingston

Kingston is a major suburb 12 kilometres south of Hobart's CBD, serving as a commercial and residential centre for the southern region. The suburb offers beach access, comprehensive shopping at Channel Court, and a genuine township atmosphere.

Southern Hobart hub defines Kingston—beaches, shopping, and services attract families and retirees seeking suburban living outside the city. The community enjoys coastal lifestyle with comprehensive amenities.

Kingston falls under postcode 7050 and is governed by Hobart Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clark (Nelson) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7050
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Hobart
Federal Electorate
Clark
State Electorate
Clark (Nelson)
Type
Rural
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-42.96°, 147.29°
Statistical Area
Greater Hobart
Area
37.21 km²
Elevation
93m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr John Street & Channel Highway Kingston 7050 TAS
  • Woolworths
    Freeman Street Kingston 7050 TAS

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,409
Census 2021
12,288
▲ 18.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,916
Income 2021
$39,052
▲ 18.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,649
Born Overseas 3,264

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 793
  • 2. England 528
  • 3. Nepal 180
  • 4. India 141
  • 5. New Zealand 132
  • 6. South Africa 127
  • 7. Netherlands 124
  • 8. Malaysia 90
  • 9. Philippines 87
  • 10. Hong Kong 78
  • 11. South Korea 76
  • 12. Germany 58
  • 13. Scotland 58
  • 14. Vietnam 55
  • 15. United States 53

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,967
Australian 4,248
Irish 1,281
Chinese 1,141
Scottish 1,112
Dutch 529
Australian Aboriginal 476
German 475
Italian 189
Indian 163

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,643
Both parents born in Australia
3,870
Both parents born overseas
1,373
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.1%
Christianity
39.8%
Hinduism
2.3%
Buddhism
1.4%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
716 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,455 (11.8%)
15-19 years
683 (5.6%)
20-24 years
711 (5.8%)
25-34 years
2,220 (18.1%)
35-44 years
1,700 (13.8%)
45-54 years
1,351 (11.0%)
55-64 years
1,195 (9.7%)
65-74 years
1,200 (9.8%)
75-84 years
760 (6.2%)
85+ years
295 (2.4%)

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