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Kingston Beach, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Kingston Beach is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 1,952. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,952 Population 3/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$27,919 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,919 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Kingston Beach

Kingston Beach

Kingston Beach is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Kingborough in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south-east of the town of Kingston. The 2021 census recorded a population of 2305 for the state suburb of Kingston Beach.

People

Population1,952
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,919
Per Capita$27,919
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership74.5%
Housing Units781

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,952
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-42.9802°, 147.3194°
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$27,919
Median Age47.0 years

About Kingston Beach

Kingston Beach is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 1,952. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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 Beach has a population of 1,952 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,952
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
565.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kingston Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kingston Beach is $27,919, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,919 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $537, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 185 business establishments.

Income: Kingston Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,919
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,919
Avg Weekly Wage$537

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)185

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kingston Beach is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 74.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 781 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, 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

Homeownership74.5%
Owner-Occupied74.5%
Renter-Occupied25.5%
Housing Units781

Property Tax

Climate in Kingston Beach

Kingston Beach 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 Beach 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 59 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

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-42.9802°N, 147.3194°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 M4.3 119 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 Beach 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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Schools in Kingston Beach

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Aloysius Catholic College
Southern Christian College
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Radio Stations near Kingston Beach

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 Beach

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 Beach

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
Rosny Library0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Sorell Library0.0
State Library of Tasmania0.0

Farmers Markets in Kingston Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Restaurants in Kingston Beach

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Panko Chan
Pep Pizza
Robbie Brown's

Cafes in Kingston Beach

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boho at the Beach
Eb and Flo

Gas Stations in Kingston Beach

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tas Petroleum

Golf Courses in Kingston Beach

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kingston Beach Golf Course

Breweries in Kingston Beach

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

Stadiums & Teams in Kingston Beach

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Airports Near Kingston Beach

10 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

Treatment Centers in Kingston Beach

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 Beach

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ The Priest
CityLight Church

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 Beach

What is the population of Kingston Beach?

Kingston Beach has a population of 1,952 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kingston Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,919, 63% 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 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kingston Beach?

Kingston Beach 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 Beach?

Kingston Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $537. There are 185 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kingston Beach?

The median home value in Kingston Beach is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 74.5%.

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