SA · Kingston (SA) Council
Kingston Se, 5275
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Kingston Se is a small locality in the Kingston (SA) area, home to around 1,342 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 25 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-16%), roughly 18.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $370, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,342
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,143
- Dwelling vacancy
- 31.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 269 of 852
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 48.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 36 / 35 / 7
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $370
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 5
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 25
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 149 residents
- State safety percentile
- 24.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 10
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft5
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury6
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 961
- Kingston Community SchoolCombined · ICSEA 961
- Kingston Early Learning Centre32 Cameron StreetPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Drilling InvestigationsRowney Road West, Princes Hwy09 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
257 planning-related records
2026· 24 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new, two-storey detached dwelling with undercroft garage, retaining walls and excavation and filling of the land57 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- Detached steel framed carport164 SMITHS LANE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- Construction of 9x 6x 3m high outbuilding9 STRICKLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- Replacement Building(s) including: - existing 3 metre high chain mesh fence replaced with new 3.6 metre high chain mesh fence - existing player/official shelters replaced with new player/official shelters - Resurfacing of sport courtsLOT 839 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- Relocation of two (2) cabin buildings to alternate on-site location and establishing new accommodation building comprising three (3) units on the land34A MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- Supplementary Sand Replenishment works at Wyomi Beach (as per development authorisation 24016288).LOT 501 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 land division3 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- Outbuilding comprising shed and attached carport20 YOUNG ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- 2 Lot Community Title with 1 unit block in each title with common property drivewayUNIT 1-13 52 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- Domestic Outbuilding (7m x 6m) with Colorbond cladding - Woodland Grey (for secure storage of boat and jetski )8 BARROWMAN DR KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
May 2026
- Detached Dwelling with attached deck and verandah to front of building90 WILLIAMS RD KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- The construction of a three-storey dwelling with undercroft garage (as per Development application: ID 23030986 - "Alteration to existing single storey residence and the construction of a second storey" - Granted Development Approval February 2026 for all works except demolition of boundary wall)52 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
April 2026
- New dwelling, domestic outbuilding, retaining walls with fencing, and cutting and filling of landLOT 810 MACDONNELL ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- Dwelling and garage223 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
March 2026
- To create 5 x New Allotments & being a Community PlanLOT 34 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
- The proposed Kingston Aerodrome Shelter is required to meet the operational needs of the Royal Flying Doctors Service, CFS and/or other vital service providers (e.g. ambulance shelter to support patient health in transit, basic shelter for operational personnel).19449 PRINCES HWY KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding5 VENN TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding7 KERRY CT KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Carport7 KERRY CT KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)35 HOLLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275;37 HOLLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- want to build a 13.6 metre shed but 10 metres will be shed.back of shed will be 1.5meyres of the boundary fence.left hand side of shed will be 600mm off the fence2 VENN TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
January 2026
- Installation of a life-sized memorial silhouette in tribute of Mounted Constable Harry Pearce and a small free standing memorial bollard / plaque.LOT 496 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- To add a car port to the western side of the existing shed.23 HOLLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Carport with footings67 MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- 13.4 x 4.875 x 2.7m outbuilding (carport and garage)209 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Outbuilding for entertaining area clad in Colorbond sheeting - Surfmist4 YOUNG ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Construction of decks, access ramps, and verandahs10 CAMERON ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Creation of 9 x Rural Living Allotments as per Proposed Plan of DivisionLOT 30 SMITHS LANE KINGSTON SE SA 5275;LOT 31 SMITHS LANE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- To replace existing oval flood lighting and poles with new LED Lighting and infastructure46 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
November 2025
- 2 lot community Plan53 AGNES ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
October 2025
- The shed will be 6 metres by 12 metres13 TREVOR DR KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- new 3 car garage with leanto on left side , supplied by best sheds to comply with council and location specifications. to be installed far left side of block. cost of shed including delivery is $12620 . installation plus concreate approximately $500019 WILHELMINA ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Verandah/Patio Addition = 8.129m long x 4.145m wide x 2.995m high Class 10a steel patio system comprised of Cold-formed steel sections6 LITTLE JAMES ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- New purpose-built Community Sporting complex, with new multi-purpose courts, fencing and lighting. Current ""netball club house to be demolished""LOT 837 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275;LOT 839 EAST TCE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Construction of a Detached Dwelling and associated retaining walls70 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- CARPORT3 GREEN ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Construction of 2 Residential Units in conjunction with a Community Title land division53 AGNES ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
September 2025
- New dwelling and shed71 COOKE ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
- Construction of an outbuilding (to shelter a caravan)12 HOLLAND ST KINGSTON SE SA 5275Decision Made
August 2025
- Addition of a 2 bedroom ensuite cabin34A MARINE PDE KINGSTON SE SA 5275Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Kingston Soldiers' Memorial HospitalCnr Cooke and Young StreetPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
31 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 27.3/100
- National rank
- 5617th in Australia
- State rank
- 571st in SA
- Peer rank
- #104 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #185 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime3
- Other Theftcrime5
- Sct - Residencecrime2
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime6
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime2
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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