Council (LGA) · Area profile

Kingborough

720 km²

Kingborough has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

It's also marked by a slightly larger population than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Kingborough, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population40,082▲ +18.3%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +2.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.0%People aged 65 and over20.4%Children under 1517.9%People in a de facto relationship12.9%▲ +20.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kingborough, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)25.4%

Young adults (25–44)25.4%

Seniors (65+)20.4%

Children (0–14)17.9%

Youth (15–24)10.9%

Marital status

In Kingborough, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (10%).

Married50%
Never married33%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kingborough, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (6%) and China (3%).

Australia75.5%

England5.4%

China2.8%

New Zealand1.2%

South Africa1.0%

India0.7%

Nepal0.7%

Philippines0.4%

Vietnam0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In Kingborough, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (10%).

English44.4%

Australian36.9%

Irish11.9%

Scottish11.2%

German4.6%

Chinese4.3%

Dutch4.3%

Italian1.9%

Indian0.8%

Filipino0.6%

Language

People using another language at home10.8%

Language used at home

In Kingborough, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Mandarin (4%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only85.9%

Mandarin3.2%

Cantonese0.5%

Vietnamese0.2%

Italian0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion53.7%

Religious affiliation

In Kingborough, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Hinduism (1%).

No religion57%
Christianity40%
Hinduism1%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1262.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher33.8%

Highest year of school

In Kingborough, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1262.5%

Year 1020.7%

Year 117.0%

Year 9 or below5.6%

Highest qualification level

In Kingborough, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 34%, followed by Certificate III / IV (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Bachelor degree30.1%

Certificate III / IV23.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.2%

Postgraduate degree14.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.5%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In Kingborough, the largest group is Management & commerce at 20%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce18.1%

Society & culture14.0%

Health11.8%

Engineering & related11.5%

Education9.5%

Natural & physical sciences5.7%

Architecture & building5.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts4.1%

Information technology3.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$796▲ +34.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,667▲ +38.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,025▲ +37.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.5%

Household income distribution

In Kingborough, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99931.3%

$650–$1,49927.8%

Under $65014.6%

$3,000–$3,99910.2%

$4,000 or more9.3%

Personal income distribution

In Kingborough, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65040.4%

$650–$1,49933.3%

$1,500–$2,99918.9%

$3,000 or more3.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.5%People with a mental health condition11.0%People needing help with daily activities5.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Kingborough, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None62.7%

One condition21.6%

Two conditions6.6%

Three or more3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kingborough, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis11.2%

Mental health11.0%

Other condition9.2%

Asthma8.6%

Heart disease3.9%

Diabetes3.8%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition1.7%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.5%People providing unpaid care13.5%People caring for children unpaid30.5%People who served in the Defence Force4.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.9%People living alone23.9%▲ +5.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Kingborough, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Kingborough, the largest group is 2 people at 36%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people35.7%

1 person23.9%

3 people15.8%

4 people15.6%

5 people6.5%

6 or more2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380▲ +38.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,625▲ +7.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting20.4%Homes owned outright40.2%Separate (detached) houses92.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.9%▼ -0.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Kingborough, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright41%
Owned with a mortgage37%
Rented21%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Kingborough, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house93%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Kingborough, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms46.7%

4 bedrooms23.7%

2 bedrooms18.8%

5 or more6.5%

1 bedroom3.0%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Kingborough, the largest group is $350–$549 at 52%, followed by $200–$349 (22%) and Under $200 (14%).

$350–$54950.9%

$200–$34921.6%

Under $20013.9%

$550–$7499.6%

$750 or more1.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Kingborough, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (31%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79937.4%

$1,800–$2,99929.5%

Under $1,00018.8%

$3,000 or more9.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.5%▼ -22.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Kingborough, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles39.8%

1 vehicle33.0%

3 vehicles14.6%

4 or more9.0%

No vehicle3.5%

How people get to work

In Kingborough, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (13%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)61.3%

Worked at home10.8%

Car (passenger)5.2%

Bus4.3%

Walked1.9%

Bicycle0.7%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.0%Recent arrivals from overseas14.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.2%Labour-force participation62.3%Employed full-time53.1%

Industries people work in

In Kingborough, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Health care & social assistance15.1%

Education & training12.8%

Public administration & safety10.6%

Construction9.0%

Retail trade8.2%

Professional & technical8.2%

Accommodation & food7.0%

Manufacturing4.5%

Other services3.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Kingborough, the largest group is Professionals at 28%, followed by Managers (14%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals27.8%

Managers13.9%

Technicians & trades13.2%

Clerical & administrative12.7%

Community & personal service12.0%

Sales workers7.8%

Labourers7.5%

Machinery operators & drivers3.2%

Areas within Kingborough

Bruny Island - Kettering Kingston - Huntingfield Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay Margate - Snug Taroona - Bonnet Hill

Nearby areas

Hobart Glenorchy Clarence Tasman Huon Valley Brighton Sorell Southern Midlands

👥 Demographics & Identity