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Where is Kingston, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Kingston is located in southern Tasmania, about 12 kilometres south of Hobart’s city centre. It lies between the beaches and coastal inlets of the Derwent estuary and the forested foothills that rise toward the Huon region. It is famous for its rapid growth as a major Hobart suburb, its beautiful coastal setting, and its gateway position to the scenic Channel region.

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Facts about Kingston, Australia

Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	Greater Hobart / Kingborough
Location	South of Hobart, near the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and at the foothills of Mount Wellington
Coordinates	42.98° S, 147.31° E
Local Government Area	Kingborough Council
Founded	1800s (European settlement), township growth from mid-20th century
Original Name	Kingston (named after early settler Edward Kingston)
Elevation	~40 m
Population	Approx. 12,000 (Kingston); >38,000 including greater Kingborough
Area	Approx. 6.5 sq km (suburb)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	7050
Major Waterways	Kingston Beach / Browns River, nearby Derwent River
Top Attractions	Kingston Beach, Boronia Beach Walk, Peter Murrell Reserve, Kingborough Sports Centre, Alum Cliffs Track, Shot Tower (nearby Taroona).
Demonym	Kingston residents
Main Industries	Retail, education, public administration, construction, tourism
Nearest Airport	Hobart International Airport (HBA)
Website	https://www.kingborough.tas.gov.au

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