Average rent in Kingston - Huntingfield, TAS2026

Kingston - Huntingfield sits in the Kingborough local government area, 11km from the Hobart CBD, with a population of around 13,473 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $380/week — above the Tasmania state median of $293/week. 28% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,473

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Hobart
11 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Kingborough

Renting in Kingston - Huntingfield

Kingston - Huntingfield commands one of the higher rent points in Tasmania, with the typical renter paying $380/week — about 30% above the state median of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (69% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (90%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 13,473, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Kingston - Huntingfield is 11km from Hobart. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kingston - Huntingfield?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kingston - Huntingfield, TAS was $380. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Kingston - Huntingfield rent compare to Tasmania?+
The Tasmania state median weekly rent was $293 at the 2021 Census, while Kingston - Huntingfield came in at $380 — 30% above. Kingston - Huntingfield sits 11km from Hobart, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Kingston - Huntingfield have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Kingston - Huntingfield's $380/week (ABS 2021): Margate - Snug, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, South Arm. On the higher end, you've got Lindisfarne - Rose Bay, Cambridge, West Hobart. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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