Kingborough · 7050

Kingston, TAS

listings tightening 4.0% YoY, tight 1.3% vacancy.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
48Average
Median house
$745k
5y growth
6.7%/yr
Gross yield
2.7%
Vacancy
1.3%
Stable entry · room to scaleHigh confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)6.7%/yr
    67/100
  • Population growth+3.1% (5y)
    31/100
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    70/100
  • Rental yield2.7%
    53/100
  • Rental demand1.3% vacancy
    68/100
  • Income growth+13.0% (5y)
    52/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability50% under cap
    50/100

Why this score

Kingston scores 48/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 1.3% vacancy rate and 6.7%/yr capital growth over five years. The standout watch-out: no major construction project was found within the suburb's catchment.

Drivers
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
  • Tight rentals1.3%
  • Capital growth6.7%/yr
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state

Nearest infrastructure

Royal Hobart Hospital — Stage 310.5 km away

Construction · $0.7bn · completion 2026

Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.

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60-month score history

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