Kingston, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Kingston ACT is 6,579 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kingston is $1,777 per week ($92,404 per year). Median rent in Kingston is $510 per week ($2,210 per month). Kingston has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kingston has a population density of 4,686 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kingston is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kingston is $1,950.

Population
6,579
Census 2021
Median income
$1,777/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$510/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Kingston vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Kingston is $1,777 a week, 49% above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 2nd of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $510 a week, $60 more than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 20.7% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 35, 3 years younger than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKingstonTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,777/wk$1,192/wk +49%$766/wk
Household income$2,469/wk$2,414/wk +2%$1,637/wk
Rent$510/wk$450/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$2,154/mo −9%$1,733/mo
Median age3538 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.7%18.2% +2.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Kingston, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kingston Population

6,579 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kingston Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,777/wk
$92,404 per year
Ranked 33 of 14,663
Median Rent
$510/wk
$2,210 per month
Ranked 547 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Kingston Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,469/wk
Median rent $510/wk
Rent to income 20.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Kingston against your income

About $10,699 a month
Median rent $510/wk
Left after rent $1,959/wk
Rent share 20.7%

Kingston Schools

14
schools nearby
6
government
1114
avg ICSEA score
8,625
total students
Canberra Grammar School Independent
Secondary · K-12 · 2,116 students
1187
ICSEA
Telopea Park School Government
Combined · K-10 · 1,586 students
1153
ICSEA
Forrest Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 479 students
1145
ICSEA
St Thomas More's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 179 students
1145
ICSEA
Campbell Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 267 students
1136
ICSEA
Red Hill Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 720 students
1133
ICSEA
Narrabundah College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 977 students
1131
ICSEA
St Bede's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 261 students
1117
ICSEA
St Clare's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 887 students
1087
ICSEA
St Edmund's College Canberra Independent
Combined · 4-12 · 935 students
1080
ICSEA
St Benedict's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 165 students
1061
ICSEA
Narrabundah Early Childhood School Government
Primary · K-2 · 53 students
990
ICSEA
Canberra Grammar School - Primary School Independent
Primary
Canberra Grammar School - Northside Infants Campus Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Kingston, with a map

Kingston Map

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Kingston, Australian Capital Territory: 35.3145°S, 149.1456°E

Kingston Schools (14)

People in Kingston

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (3,165) Female 51.9% (3,419)

Population Density

4,686
people per km²
6,579 people · 1.4 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,557
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.7%
China
1.5%
New Zealand
1.5%
India
1.4%
United States of America
1.1%
South Africa
0.8%
Malaysia
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.0%
French
1.4%
Spanish
1.0%
Cantonese
0.9%
Italian
0.7%
Arabic
0.7%
Korean
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
35.5%
Australian
27.4%
Irish
15.2%
Scottish
12.7%
Chinese
4.9%
German
4.4%
Italian
3.7%
Indian
2.1%
Dutch
1.9%
French
1.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
51.8%
Catholic
14.6%
Not stated
11.1%
Anglican
7.7%
Islam
1.8%
Buddhism
1.7%
Uniting Church
1.6%
Christian (other)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
33.6% 2,020
Separated
3.0% 180
Divorced
9.5% 573
Widowed
2.1% 129
Never married
51.8% 3,116

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
55.4%
Couple: children under 15
26.4%
One parent: children under 15
7.1%
Couple: no children under 15
6.5%
One parent: no children under 15
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
44.3%
2 persons
40.4%
3 persons
10.0%
4 persons
4.2%
5 persons
0.8%
6+ persons
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kingston

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,293 occupied private dwellings in Kingston at the 2021 Census, 50.8% were rented, 17.5% owned outright and 30.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 26 dwellings
Owned outright
17.5% 575 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.6% 1,008 dwellings
Rented
50.8% 1,673 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.4% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)
63.0%
Separate house
31.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
24.6%
2 bedrooms
53.7%
3 bedrooms
19.8%
4 bedrooms
1.5%
5 bedrooms
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.2%
$300-$449/mo
0.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.3%
1 vehicle
62.8%
2 vehicles
26.6%
3 vehicles
3.3%
4+ vehicles
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Kingston

Employment

Employed full-time
65.8% 3,435 people
Employed part-time
14.7% 767 people
Unemployed
2.1% 110 people
Not in labour force
17.4% 911 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
49.8%
Managers
26.7%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Community & Personal Service
6.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
3.4%
Sales Workers
2.1%
Labourers
1.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.1%
$150-$299/wk
0.3%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
1.2%
$500-$649/wk
1.2%
$650-$799/wk
1.3%
$800-$999/wk
2.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.8%
$4,000+/wk
27.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
0.7%
$500-$649/wk
1.1%
$650-$799/wk
3.2%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
26.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500+/wk
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.6%
Walked only
13.3%
Did not go to work
9.6%
Bus
7.2%
Car (passenger)
5.4%
Bicycle
5.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Other
0.8%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.7%
Train
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
91.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
5.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
44.6%
Postgraduate Degree
29.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.2%
Certificate III/IV
6.7%
Certificate I/II
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Society & Culture
34.5%
Management & Commerce
22.7%
Health
8.2%
Engineering
6.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.4%
Creative Arts
6.1%
Information Technology
5.2%
Education
4.9%
Architecture & Building
2.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.8%
Vocational Education
22.4%
Secondary: Government
20.5%
Pre-school
12.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%
Primary: Catholic
2.8%
Secondary: Catholic
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.7%
Has need for assistance
1.7%
Need for assistance not stated
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
654
Asthma
227
Arthritis
145
Heart disease
77
Diabetes
77
Cancer
71
Lung condition
49
Kidney disease
44
Stroke
23
Dementia
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.2% 498
Did not provide
90.8% 4,929

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.4% 1,165
Not a volunteer
78.6% 4,268

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
5.8% 316
Current ADF: Reserves
1.7% 94
Previously served
5.2% 283
Never served
87.3% 4,757

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
62.5%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
16.9%
3 children
6.4%
4 children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
22
1951: 1960
54
1961: 1970
104
1971: 1980
125
1981: 1990
164
1991: 2000
222
2001: 2010
299
2011: 2015
225
2016
71
2017
71
2018
85
2019
60
2020
47
2021
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

35.2%
moved in the last year
79.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
75.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,811
Moved from ACT
781
Moved from NSW
467
Moved: same area (SA2)
295
Moved from overseas
187
Moved from QLD
123
Moved from VIC
123
Moved from WA
42
Moved from SA
22
Moved from NT
9
Moved from TAS
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.5%
5: 14 hours
41.6%
15: 29 hours
9.9%
30+ hours
3.5%
Did not do domestic work
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.4%
Step family: no other children
11.7%
Blended family: no other children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wright
Income: $1,446/wk Rent: $461/wk $49/wk less rent
Griffith (ACT)
Income: $1,572/wk Rent: $462/wk $48/wk less rent
Turner
Income: $1,448/wk Rent: $480/wk $30/wk less rent
Denman Prospect
Income: $1,655/wk Rent: $498/wk $12/wk less rent
Braddon
Income: $1,512/wk Rent: $495/wk $15/wk less rent
Red Hill (ACT)
Income: $1,469/wk Rent: $500/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Kingston

The closest suburb to Kingston is Barton, 0.8 km away.

Barton
0.8 km away · income $1,775/wk · rent $525/wk
Griffith (ACT)
1.5 km away · income $1,572/wk · rent $462/wk
Forrest (ACT)
1.9 km away · income $1,816/wk · rent $570/wk
Narrabundah
2.3 km away · income $1,250/wk · rent $440/wk
Campbell
3.1 km away · income $1,292/wk · rent $500/wk
Red Hill (ACT)
3.1 km away · income $1,469/wk · rent $500/wk

Compare Kingston (ACT)

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingston

What is the population of Kingston ACT?

The population of Kingston ACT is 6,579 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 4,686 people per km². Kingston is ranked #1,161 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kingston?

The median personal income in Kingston ACT is $1,777 per week, or $92,404 per year. The median household income is $2,469 per week. Family income is $3,557 per week. Kingston is ranked #33 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kingston?

Median rent in Kingston ACT is $510 per week ($2,210 per month). Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Kingston ranks #547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kingston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kingston ACT is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kingston?

The median age in Kingston ACT is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kingston a good suburb to live in?

Kingston is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 6,579. The median income is $1,777/wk, which is above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80083. All dollar figures in AUD.