Kingston Beach (Tas.)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates and quarterly validation of new addresses by Districts suggests that the suburb of Kingston Beach has a population of approximately 2,334 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 29 residents, or 1.3%, from the 2,305 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident population estimate of 2,330 calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 4 new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population level, the suburb has a density of 1,577 persons per square kilometer, a ratio exceeding the average for locations monitored by Districts. The 1.3% growth rate is 2.6 percentage points behind the broader SA4 region's expansion of 3.9%, showing competitive local dynamics. Population expansion was mostly supported by overseas migration, which represented roughly 77.0% of recent demographic gains.

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The local workforce is highly educated and has a strong representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 2.9% and steady job numbers over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,210, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.5% below the Greater Hobart average of 4.4%. Participation in the labor force is slightly low at 60.8% compared to the regional figure of 63.8%. According to Census data, 13.2% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that the suburb of Kingston Beach recorded a median taxpayer income of $49,126, alongside an average income of $62,907. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $54,577 and $65,190 respectively across Greater Hobart. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median income of $54,505 and an average income of $69,795 as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 placed individual income at the 54th percentile ($826 weekly) and household income at the 37th percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 28.7% of the community, representing 669 people, which is similar to the metropolitan average of in this band. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, though disposable income remains below average at the st percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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Census data reveals that the housing stock in the suburb of Kingston Beach consists of 82.5% standalone houses and 17.5% alternative dwelling types, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings across the Hobart metropolitan area. Home ownership rates are high at 46.6%, with the remaining properties divided between mortgaged homes (28.3%) and rental properties (25.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment stands at $1,577, higher than the Hobart metro median of $1,517. The median weekly rent of $380 also exceeds the metropolitan average of $350. On a national scale, local mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, while rental costs exceed the national average of $375.

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Family households represent 64.7% of the local area, consisting of couples with children at 23.0%, couples without children at 31.1%, and single parents at 9.7%. Non-family households make up 35.3% of the total, with single person households accounting for 30.6% and group households representing 4.6%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.

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Qualifications in the suburb of Kingston Beach are high compared to broader averages, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.5% in TAS and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.1% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational and technical skills are also represented, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 18.4%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Kingston Beach include 19 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 65 separate routes, yielding a combined total of 4,758 passenger trips per week. Transport links are strong, with residents living an average of 184 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential character of the suburb, with 83% of workers traveling by private vehicle and 12% utilizing bus services. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.3 per household. Working from home was recorded for 13.2% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures.

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Health outcomes in the suburb of Kingston Beach are positive, with low rates of common health conditions among both young and elderly age groups, and private health coverage slightly higher than the average SA2 region at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 1,216 people.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Kingston Beach is above average, with 9.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 25.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.7% of the population. A notable religious concentration is observed in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of residents, compared to 0.1% across the Greater Hobart region.

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The median age in the suburb of Kingston Beach is 47, which is older than the Greater Hobart median of 39 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 12.0%, compared to 10.5% for the 25 - 34 bracket, which is lower than the Greater Hobart average. The proportion of residents aged 75 - 84 is double the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, this 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 9.8% to 12.0% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 11.6% to 10.5%. Projections for 2041 indicate demographic changes, led by a increase in the to group, which is expected to rise from to residents. Conversely, the population of the to and to cohorts is expected to contract.

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Kingston Beach currently has an estimated 112 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 67 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 13% by 2041 (to approximately 97 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 208. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.