Kingston
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Kingston is a lively, rapidly growing suburb just south of Hobart, Tasmania. Known for its beachside appeal, green spaces, and family-friendly environment, it blends small-town charm with easy access to larger city amenities. With picturesque coastal views and welcoming locals, it's a relaxing starting point for exploring Tasmania's south.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
6,579
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.98°, 147.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,305
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
1.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
718 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
4
Parks
15
Transport
79
Walk Score
79
Footways
158.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
23 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.