Kingston, Australia
Tasmania · Australia
Kingston is a small city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 12,288. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kingston
Kingston is a town on the outskirts of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Nestled 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the city between and around several hills, Kingston is the seat of the Kingborough Council, and today serves as the gateway between Hobart and the D'Entrecasteaux Channel region, which meets the River Derwent nearby. It is one of the fastest-growing regions in Tasmania. The Kingston-Huntingfield statistical area had an estimated population of 13,473 in June 2021.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,288 |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | -42.9764°, 147.3035° |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Tasmania |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.4 inches (519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kingston
Kingston is a small city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 12,288. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.
Climate in Kingston
Kingston has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9764°S, 147.3035°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Hobart |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Kingston
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Catholic College | College | - | , |
Schools in Kingston
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Christian School - Junior | - | - | - | - |
| Calvin Christian Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Calvin Christian Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kingston High School | - | - | - | - |
| Kingston Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Aloysius Catholic College Senior Campus | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kingston
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Anthony Borghesi | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Hobart | - | AAC+ 56 kbps |
Museums in Kingston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Museum | ||||
| Army Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Channel Museum | ||||
| Claremont War Memorial Hall | ||||
| Cygnet Living History Museum | ||||
| Gatekeeper Cottage | ||||
| Grote Reber Museum | ||||
| Maritime Museum of Tasmania | ||||
| Matron's Quarters | ||||
| Mawsons Hut Replica Museum | ||||
| Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) | ||||
| Narryna Heritage Museum | ||||
| Richmond Gaol | ||||
| Rosny Barn | ||||
| Tasmania Police Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum | ||||
| Tasmanian Transport Museum |
Libraries in Kingston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridgewater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cygnet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| LINC | 0.0 | |||||
| New Norfolk Lbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rosny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Tasmania | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kingston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Furniture | |||||
| Salamanca Market | |||||
| TCM Market |
Hotels in Kingston
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kingston
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kingston
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kingston
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kingston
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kingston
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kingston
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kingston
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kingston
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kingston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Deep South Brewing Company | ||||
| Last Rites Brewing Company | ||||
| Last Rites Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Kingston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kingston
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart International Airport | HBA | Large Airport |
| Bothwell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bruny Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Glendevie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jericho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lagoon Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandfly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Triabunna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Windrush International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| YDNA | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kingston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Treatment Centers in Kingston
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic | ||
| City Doctors & Travel Clinic | ||
| Gregory Street Psychology | ||
| Hopkins Street Medical Clinic | ||
| Millbrook Rise Centre | ||
| Psychology Centre | ||
| Sandy Bay Clinic | ||
| Sandy Bay Podiatry | ||
| Silk Laser Clinics | ||
| st.lukes Health |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kingston
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Enjoy Church | |
| Kingborough Family Church | |
| St Clement's Anglican Church | |
| St Clement's Anglican Church | |
| The Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.
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