Kingston Beach, TAS 7050 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kingston Beach is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7050, home to 2,305 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hobart local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 11 km from the Hobart CBD.

Advertisement

Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population2,305
Median age47
Area1.5 km²
To CBD11 km
LGAKingborough

Demographics

Population
2,305
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$1,526 /week
Median personal income
$826 /week
Median family income
$1,990 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Kingborough
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
Advertisement

Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,577
Rent share of household income
25%

Schools

  • Early Childhood Intervention Service (Kingston Beach Kindergarten) Special · Government
  • Kingston Primary School Primary · Government
  • Blackmans Bay Primary School Primary · Government
  • Illawarra Primary School Primary · Government
  • Kingston High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 44 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Kingston Beach Shops, Beach Rd before Osborne Esp bus · 85 m
  • Kingston Beach Shops, Beach Rd at Recreation St bus · 112 m
  • Osborne Esp opp Ewing Dr bus · 309 m
  • Osborne Esp at Ewing Av bus · 312 m
  • Roslyn Av after James Av bus · 465 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 23 restaurants
  • 5 pubs and bars
  • 45 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 15 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 9.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,140 resolvable premises in Kingston Beach. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%

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.

Advertisement

Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,059 across the Kingborough LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 685 other offences, 149 violent offences, 51 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Kingborough — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kingston Beach?

Kingston Beach (TAS 7050) had 2,305 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Kingborough local government area.

What is the median rent in Kingston Beach?

The median advertised rent in Kingston Beach is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kingston Beach?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kingston Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Early Childhood Intervention Service (Kingston Beach Kindergarten) (0.3 km), Kingston Primary School (1.1 km), Blackmans Bay Primary School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kingston Beach?

Kingston Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kingston Beach?

Across Kingborough LGA, 1,059 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (685), violent (149), vehicle theft (51). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Kingston Beach?

In Kingston Beach, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (9.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Kingston Beach?

44 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kingston Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Advertisement

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.

Additional sources for this profile: