Kingston
QLD 4114 • Greater Brisbane
About Kingston
Kingston is a major suburb 12 kilometres south of Hobart's CBD, serving as a commercial and residential centre for the southern region. The suburb offers beach access, comprehensive shopping at Channel Court, and a genuine township atmosphere.
Southern Hobart hub defines Kingston—beaches, shopping, and services attract families and retirees seeking suburban living outside the city. The community enjoys coastal lifestyle with comprehensive amenities.
Kingston falls under postcode 4114 and is governed by Logan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Woodridge electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4114
Urban Area
Kingston
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 153.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
6.82 km²
Elevation
34m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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70 Laughlin Street
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12-14 Velorum Drive
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62-84 Bega Road
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Juers Street
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108 Mudgee Street
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133 Wembley Road
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Wembley Road
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Cnr Wembley Road & Railway Parade
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Smith Road
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St Paul's Drive
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Arthur Street
Housing 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$315
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,309
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
32 years
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Census 2016
10,539
Census 2021
10,506
▼ 0.3% decline
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$24,544
Income 2021
$27,144
▲ 10.6% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
5,923
Born Overseas
3,373
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 767
- 2. Myanmar 261
- 3. Samoa 222
- 4. Afghanistan 188
- 5. England 182
- 6. Thailand 137
- 7. Philippines 109
- 8. Fiji 97
- 9. India 85
- 10. Pakistan 58
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
2,819
Australian
2,598
Australian Aboriginal
656
Samoan
646
Scottish
580
Irish
573
German
401
Maori
382
Indian
186
Filipino
165
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
3,700
Both parents born in Australia
4,480
Both parents born overseas
1,067
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
Christianity
41.0%
No Religion
34.5%
Islam
7.8%
Buddhism
1.7%
Hinduism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
760 (7.2%)
5-14 years
1,608 (15.3%)
15-19 years
791 (7.5%)
20-24 years
818 (7.8%)
25-34 years
1,656 (15.8%)
35-44 years
1,260 (12.0%)
45-54 years
1,278 (12.2%)
55-64 years
1,059 (10.1%)
65-74 years
838 (8.0%)
75-84 years
367 (3.5%)
85+ years
66 (0.6%)