Question 1

Is Kingston Se a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Kingston SE is a coastal town on Lacepede Bay, instantly recognisable for its foreshore, the Big Lobster and the long jetty. Life there revolves around fishing, boating, calm beaches and foreshore walks, with a main street and caravan park providing everyday shops and visitor services. It is a small community of 1,342 people with a median age of 56 and a median total household income of $1,143 a week (roughly $59,436 a year). The family profile is dominated by couples, and about three in four homes are owned outright (46.8%) or with a mortgage (27.7%).

Recent and planned works are changing local services and infrastructure: the town is a priority for an expanded sewerage scheme, council works are extending CWMS, a new childcare and child services centre has funding, and projects for main-street improvements, jetty renewal and better regional mobile coverage are under way. That mix of coastal lifestyle, an older owner-occupier community and visible local investment is the practical picture of Kingston SE; whether it suits you depends on what you want from a place.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Kingston Se?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Kingston SE average about $355 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,143 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 31.1% of income — about a third, which is a sizeable share. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters; whether it feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Kingston Se a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Kingston Se climbed 12.2% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what houses are worth. Over the same period, house rents increased 4.4%, a modest rise in the income those properties earn.

For someone weighing Kingston Se as an investment, the figures show that capital growth on houses outpaced rental growth this year. Whether that balance fits your goals depends on whether you are prioritising price growth or rental income.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	12.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	72	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$355	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.4%	N/A

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