Kingston Beach
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Kingston Beach, TAS 7050.
About Kingston Beach
Welcome to Kingston Beach
Kingston Beach sits on the eastern shore of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, about 25 kilometres south of Hobart's CBD. It is one of the Huon Valley corridor's most sought-after coastal addresses, offering a genuine beachside lifestyle without the isolation that comes with living further down the Channel Highway.
The suburb draws a broad mix of owner-occupiers — young families, sea-changers from Hobart, and long-term locals who have no intention of leaving. Its relaxed, community-oriented character makes it a natural fit for anyone who wants sandy shoes at the weekend and a manageable commute on weekdays.
Lifestyle & dining
The beach itself is the centrepiece of daily life here. The sheltered, gently curving shoreline is calm enough for young children and confident enough for kayakers and paddleboarders, and on warm summer evenings the foreshore fills with locals rather than tourists. The pace is unhurried in the best possible way.
Boho at the Beach is a well-known local fixture for coffee and casual dining, the kind of place where you're likely to run into half the suburb on a Saturday morning. The surrounding streets have a mix of independent operators that give the area a self-contained feel, so residents aren't always driving north to Kingston or Blackmans Bay for everyday needs.
Shopping
Day-to-day conveniences are well covered locally. Nuts and Bolts Kingston and McDougalls Power Equipment serve the area's strong contingent of renovators and tradies, while Mals Hire rounds out the practical side of running a home near the coast. For a fuller supermarket shop or larger retail offering, the Kingston town centre — immediately to the west — is only a short drive away and provides everything from major grocery chains to specialty stores.
Huntingfield, bordering to the north-west, is home to one of the region's larger commercial precincts, meaning Kingston Beach residents have genuine retail depth within a five-to-ten minute radius without sacrificing the quietness of their own streets.
Getting around
Kingston Beach is served by bus stops along Beach Road and Osborne Esplanade, including the Beach Rd Shops stops and the Osborne Esplanade stops past Ewing Avenue, connecting residents to the broader Metro Tasmania network toward Hobart. The route into the city is straightforward via the Channel Highway, and most drivers find the 25-kilometre commute to the CBD manageable outside of peak-hour pinch points.
Cycling infrastructure along the foreshore and into adjoining Kingston has improved in recent years, and the relatively flat terrain near the beach makes active commuting a realistic option for those working locally or in nearby suburbs such as Blackmans Bay and Howden.
Parks & recreation
Green space is woven through the suburb in a way that complements rather than competes with the beach. Rotary Centennial Park and Christopher Johnson Memorial Park both offer open lawn areas popular with families, while The Duck Park is a low-key favourite for young children and their parents. The foreshore reserve running along Osborne Esplanade provides an informal but well-used walking and jogging corridor with water views throughout.
For those who prefer the bush to the beach, the broader Kingborough municipality — which also takes in neighbouring Howden — gives easy access to the Wellington Park trail network and various Channel-side reserves within a short drive.
Schools & families
St Aloysius Catholic College operates a Kingston Beach Campus, making quality schooling genuinely local for Catholic families. The campus feeds into the broader St Aloysius network, which has a strong reputation across the Kingborough area. State school options are also accessible in the surrounding suburbs, with Kingston itself hosting several well-regarded primary and secondary schools a short drive away.
The suburb's dwelling mix — dominated by houses at 62% of current listings — reflects its family-friendly orientation. Blocks large enough for a trampoline and a vegetable patch are still achievable here, and the tight-knit community around school drop-offs and beach sport clubs means families tend to put down roots quickly.
The property market
Kingston Beach has moved firmly into the upper tier of Hobart's suburban market. The median house price sits at $955,000, underpinned by strong recent growth of 12.4% — a figure that reflects both the suburb's genuine lifestyle appeal and the relative scarcity of stock so close to the water. Median rent of $665 per week points to solid investor demand as well, though the market is overwhelmingly owner-occupier in character.
Current listings break down to 62% houses, 19% apartments and units, 10% townhouses, and 10% vacant land — the land component being noteworthy for buyers who want to build to their own brief in an established coastal setting. Neighbouring Blackmans Bay and Kingston provide useful price comparison points, but Kingston Beach's direct beach access continues to command a meaningful premium over both.
Market snapshot
Kingston Beach property market
Median sale price
$990k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$665
per week
Gross rental yield
3.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$728k
Median
$990k
Premium
$1.74m
Days on market
22
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
15
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +0.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Kingston Beach by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Kingston Beach, TAS 7050.
Population
2,305
residents (2021)
Median age
47
years
Household income
$1,526
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$1,577
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Kingston Beach
Independent & Catholic schools
St Aloysius Catholic College - Kingston Beach Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Kingston Beach
$687k
71b Roslyn Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
61B Beach Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.80m
39 Balmoral Road
Sold ~July 2026
$769k
3/71 Auburn Road
Sold ~July 2026
$920k
33 Kunama Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.70m
16 Windsor Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Kingston Beach suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Kingston Beach?
The median house price in Kingston Beach, TAS is $990k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 15.1%.
How much is rent in Kingston Beach?
The median weekly rent in Kingston Beach is around $665 per week.
Is Kingston Beach a good place to live?
Kingston Beach is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Kingborough in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. Kingston Beach is an established residential suburb in TAS, with a population of around 2,305 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Kingston Beach?
Kingston Beach has a population of 2,305 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.
What schools are in Kingston Beach?
There is 1 school in or near Kingston Beach, including St Aloysius Catholic College - Kingston Beach Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Kingston Beach?
Properties in Kingston Beach take around 22 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Kingston Beach?
Entry-level properties in Kingston Beach start around $728k, while premium homes reach $1.74m.
What suburbs are near Kingston Beach?
Suburbs near Kingston Beach include Blackmans Bay, Bonnet Hill, Kingston, Huntingfield and Howden.
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