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Kingston, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Kingston is a small city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 10,154. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
10,154 Population 18/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$25,384 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,384 median income, 6.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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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

Population10,154
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,384
Per Capita$25,384
Unemployment6.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership70.2%
Housing Units4,062

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population10,154
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates-42.9764°, 147.3035°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,384
Median Age36.0 years

About Kingston

Kingston is a small city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 10,154. 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.

Kingston has a population of 10,154 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,154
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
565.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kingston vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kingston is $25,384, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,384 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $488, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 965 business establishments.

Income: Kingston vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,384
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,384
Avg Weekly Wage$488

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)965

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kingston is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 70.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,062 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.2%
Owner-Occupied70.2%
Renter-Occupied29.8%
Housing Units4,062

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 13° / 22.7° 41.1
Feb 17.5°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.2° 37.8
Mar 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.7° 35.4
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.9° 41.2
May 11.4°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.2° 39.7
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.7° 45.9
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.6° 42.2
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.7° 64.7
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 57.7
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.3° / 17.6° 52.9
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 10° / 19.2° 49.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 11.6° / 21° 53.7
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-42.9764°N, 147.3035°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 84 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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Colleges & Universities in Kingston

Institution Type Founded Website
St James Catholic College College

Schools in Kingston

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Bridgewater Library0.0
Cygnet Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
LINC0.0
New Norfolk Lbrary0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Rosny Library0.0
State Library of Tasmania0.0

Farmers Markets in Kingston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Hotels in Kingston

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kingston Hotel

Restaurants in Kingston

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arigato Sushi
Chopsticks Resturant
IROYUKI Ramen Bar
La Venezia Pizza
Namaskar Indian Cuisine
smokey7

Cafes in Kingston

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brew & Bloom
Everyday Sundaes
Hardware Cafe
Maxie Coffee
True Brew cafe

Dentists in Kingston

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denison Dental

Veterinaries in Kingston

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Channel Highway Animal Hospital
Kingston Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Kingston

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Kingston
EG Australia
United

Banks in Kingston

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Kingston

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Channel Court Shopping Centre
Kingston Town Shopping Centre

Gyms in Kingston

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hobart Boxing
Pure Pilates
The Den
The Health Oasis
Undrgrnd Training
Zap Fitness

Breweries in Kingston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deep South Brewing Company
Deep South Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Kingston

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kingston

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell AirportSmall Airport
Bruny Island AirportSmall Airport
Cambridge AerodromeSmall Airport
Glendevie AirportSmall Airport
Jericho AirportSmall Airport
Lagoon Bay AirportSmall Airport
Sandfly AirportSmall Airport
Triabunna AirportSmall Airport
Windrush International AirportSmall Airport
YDNASmall Airport

Post Offices in Kingston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Kingston

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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).

NameAddress
Enjoy Church
Kingborough Family Church
St Clement's Anglican Church
St Clement's Anglican Church
The Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingston

What is the population of Kingston?

Kingston has a population of 10,154 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kingston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,384, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kingston?

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. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Kingston?

The unemployment rate in Kingston is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $488. There are 965 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kingston?

The median home value in Kingston is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 70.2%.

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