Kingston Beach
A median house price of $1,300,000 in a suburb of just 2,305 people covering 1.48 square kilometres tells a distinctive story. Kingston Beach ranks in SEIFA decile 8 for both disadvantage and education, placing it well above the Tasmanian average, yet household income sits only at the 47.9th percentile nationally, meaning the price premium reflects lifestyle and scarcity more than earnings. The median age of 47 is 7.0 years above the national figure, and 47.4% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 17.3 points above national, producing a well-educated but older resident base. Ownership rates are high: 46.5% own outright, compared to a national outright-ownership average closer to 30%.
Population
2,305
Median Age
47.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,526/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$1.3M
YTD 2026
The median house price reached $1,300,000 in 2026, up from $885,000 in 2024, a 46.9% rise over two years. The long-run CAGR sits at 8.2% over 30 years, from a 1996 trough of $122,000, a track record that ranks this suburb among the stronger performers in Tasmania. Stock is predominantly detached: 82.5% of dwellings are separate houses, with 3-bedroom homes at 40.6% and 4-plus bedroom homes at 32.2%, so buyers seeking a larger family home have reasonable choice. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,577, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 23.9%, below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 46.5% substantially outnumber mortgage holders at 28.1%, indicating an established, equity-rich community rather than one driven by recent speculative buying.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $1,300,000 in 2026, up from $885,000 in 2024, a 46.9% rise over two years. The long-run CAGR sits at 8.2% over 30 years, from a 1996 trough of $122,000, a track record that ranks this suburb among the stronger performers in Tasmania. Stock is predominantly detached: 82.5% of dwellings are separate houses, with 3-bedroom homes at 40.6% and 4-plus bedroom homes at 32.2%, so buyers seeking a larger family home have reasonable choice. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,577, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 23.9%, below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 46.5% substantially outnumber mortgage holders at 28.1%, indicating an established, equity-rich community rather than one driven by recent speculative buying.
For Investors
With weekly rent at $380 against a $1,300,000 median, gross yield is roughly 1.5%, which is low and reflects capital-appreciation positioning rather than income return. The vacancy rate is 7.0%, elevated compared to a healthy market rate of 2-3%, suggesting limited rental competition among tenants. Renting households account for 25.5% of residents, providing a moderate tenant pool. Development activity is light, with only 3 applications in the past 12 months, mostly alterations and ancillary dwellings rather than new supply. On the demand side, net overseas migration averages 88 persons per year, which is the primary growth driver, while net internal migration averages negative 79 annually, meaning interstate arrivals do not compensate for locals leaving. The gentrification score of 33 and stage of early signs indicates the suburb is not yet in a transformation cycle.
Development Activity
Total DAs
4
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 47 is 7.0 years above the national average, and the senior share rose 5.9 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 1.7 points, confirming an aging trajectory. University qualifications at 47.4% are 17.3 points above national, consistent with the professional and managerial occupational mix. The overseas-born share is 25.1%, which is 3.5 points above national, with English, Scottish and Irish ancestry dominating (1,089, 294 and 271 residents respectively) and English the overwhelmingly dominant language. Household size averages 2.3, which is 0.2 below the national figure, and couples-without-children account for 36.5% of all families, reflecting the older resident profile. Volunteering runs at 29.0%, notably high, and only 5.4% of residents (119 people) need daily assistance.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.5%
Houses
7.9%
Townhouse
9.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is skewed toward ownership: 46.5% own outright, 28.1% carry a mortgage and 25.5% rent, with outright ownership running well above the national average. Separate houses dominate at 82.5% of dwellings, with apartments at 9.6% and semi-detached at 7.9%. The bedroom split favours 3-bedroom (40.6%) and 4-plus bedroom (32.2%) homes, making Kingston Beach a market for larger family-sized properties rather than studio or 1-bedroom stock. The price history runs from $122,000 in 1996 to $1,300,000 in 2026, a 965.6% cumulative gain and an 8.2% CAGR. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,577 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.9%, below the 30% stress threshold, and rent-to-income sits at 24.9%, also below stress levels for tenants.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,577
Rent / wk
$380
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$826
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.0%
Unoccupied
72
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
36.5%
Couples, no children
1,658
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local industry mix at 18.4% (156 workers), followed by Education at 14.7% (125), Professional and Technical services at 12.1% (103), Public Administration at 10.1% (86) and Construction at 9.3% (79). By occupation, Professionals account for 355 workers, Managers 170, and Community and Personal service workers 130, a distribution that matches the SEIFA IEO decile 8 score for education and occupational advantage. The unemployment rate is 4.7% and the full-time employment rate is 55.0%, with a participation rate of 55.9%, lower than national partly because 749 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with a retiree-heavy population at a median age of 47. Real incomes grew 12.4% over the decade. SEIFA IRSD and IEO sit at decile 8 nationally, above average but not in the top tier.
Unemployment
2.4%
Labour Force
6,095
Unemployed
149
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.0%
Part-time
40.3%
Participation
55.9%
Employed
1,063
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.4%
Postgraduate
14.2%
Born Overseas
25.1%
Dwellings
955
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 77.1% of residents driving to work, above the national average, while public transport use sits at 11.3% and walking or cycling at 4.4%. The suburb has no schools recorded in this dataset, so families depend on nearby institutions. The IRSAD decile of 7 nationally indicates above-average advantage but not the top tier, while the IEO decile of 8 reflects stronger educational and occupational standing. Only 5.4% of residents need daily assistance, low given the older median age of 47. Mortgage and rent stress are both below threshold levels, at 23.9% and 24.9% of income respectively, meaning financial pressure on households is moderate compared to many higher-income coastal markets. Community engagement is strong, with 29.0% of residents volunteering, higher than most suburbs nationally.
Drive
77.1%
Public Transport
11.3%
Walk / Cycle
4.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.82%/yr
(+93 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth is projected at 0.82% per year, adding approximately 93 persons annually, with the medium forecast reaching 12,016 by 2031 from a 2025 base of 11,344. The 10-year population change is 13.4%, a moderate but steady expansion. Overseas migration is the primary driver at an average of 88 net arrivals per year, offsetting net internal outflow of 79 per year. The gentrification stage is early signs, with a score of 33, driven by a population increase of 14% since 2011. Rent growth reached 37.9% over the period, outpacing real income growth of 12.4%, which has compressed affordability at the margins. The aging trajectory, with senior share up 5.9 points and working-age share down 1.7 points, means demand will increasingly come from downsizers and retirees rather than young families.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+88
Net Internal / yr
-79
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +14% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Kingston Beach compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingston Beach a good suburb to live in?
Kingston Beach ranks in SEIFA decile 8 for both disadvantage and education, placing it above the Tasmanian average. University qualifications reach 47.4%, which is 17.3 points above national. Mortgage-to-income at 23.9% and rent-to-income at 24.9% are both below stress thresholds, and the volunteering rate of 29.0% reflects strong community engagement.
What is the median house price in Kingston Beach?
The median house price is $1,300,000 as of 2026, up from $885,000 in 2024. Weekly rent averages $380 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,577. The long-run CAGR is 8.2% over 30 years, with prices rising 965.6% from the 1996 trough of $122,000.
What schools are in Kingston Beach?
No schools are recorded inside the Kingston Beach boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. Despite this, 47.4% of local residents hold university qualifications, which is 17.3 points above the national figure, reflecting a well-educated adult population.
Is Kingston Beach safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Kingston Beach in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 8 on IRSD, the index of relative disadvantage, placing it above average nationally. Only 5.4% of residents (119 people) need daily assistance, and the SEIFA IEO score of 1058 reflects strong educational and occupational advantage.
Is Kingston Beach good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $380 against a $1,300,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.5%, low for income-focused investors. The vacancy rate of 7.0% is elevated above a healthy 2-3% market. Capital growth is the stronger historical case, with an 8.2% CAGR over 30 years. Net overseas migration of 88 per year supports demand, but net internal outflow of 79 per year offsets this.
How is Kingston Beach's population changing?
Population grows at 0.82% per year, adding about 93 persons annually. The 10-year change is 13.4%, and medium forecasts project 12,016 residents by 2031. Overseas migration averaging 88 net arrivals per year is the primary driver, while the suburb has a net internal outflow of 79 per year, with the resident base aging steadily.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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