Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay, TAS 7385
Regional Hobart living — room to breathe, without leaving the essentials behind.
- Regional lifestyle
- $400/wk Median
- 20.5% Renters
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.1k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 16.2km
- Walkability
- 7.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay offers a genuinely different pace from Hobart's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $400 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 11,051, with 20.5% renting rather than owning.
Around Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay
Real questions renters ask before moving to Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay.
What's the community like in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay?
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 11,051, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay from the Hobart CBD?
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay is approximately 15km from the Hobart CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay has a 20.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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