Kingston Se, SA 5275 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kingston Se is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5275, home to 1,342 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Robe local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 223 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$200 /wk
Population1,342
Median age56
Area102.5 km²
To CBD223 km
LGAKingston (SA)

Demographics

Population
1,342
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$1,143 /week
Median personal income
$634 /week
Median family income
$1,448 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Kingston (SA)
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Kingston Community School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 1 restaurant
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 3 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 97.0% of the 1,046 resolvable premises in Kingston Se. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 1.6%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 97.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 41 across postcode 5275 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 18% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 12 violent offences, 11 theft, 7 break-ins.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kingston Se?

Kingston Se (SA 5275) had 1,342 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Kingston (SA) local government area.

What is the median rent in Kingston Se?

The median advertised rent in Kingston Se is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kingston Se?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Kingston Se covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kingston Community School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kingston Se?

Kingston Se is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (97% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kingston Se?

Across postcode 5275, 41 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (12), theft (11), break-ins (7). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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