- Est. Median Value
- $964K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $504/wk
- Safety Score
- 55/100
- Green Space
- 32%
- Current Weather
- 8.8ยฐC
- Median Age
- 36 yrs
~71 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Kingston
Is Kingston a good place to live?
Kingston is home to roughly 3,147 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kingston scores 51 out of 100, with a safety score of 55/100 and 32% green space.
Schools: Kingston has 38 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $964K, and weekly rent typically sits around $504.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.8ยฐC. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kingston is right for you depends on what youโre looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety55
- Amenities10
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability39
- Green space100
- Community67
- Transport40
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $964K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $504/wk
- Median HH Income
- $130K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -0.6%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
โ Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kingston
Schools in zone for Kingston
Children living in Kingston have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Oran's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 504 ยท decile 10
Wellington High School and Com Ed Centre
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1639 ยท decile 9
Wellington East Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1014 ยท decile 8
Berhampore School
Contributing ยท roll 264 ยท decile 3
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Full Primary ยท roll 214 ยท decile 9
Hutt International Boys' School
Secondary (Year 7-15) ยท roll 653 ยท decile 10
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kingston. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding โ confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Kingston that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
South Wellington Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 335 ยท decile 5 ยท 1.5 km away
Owhiro Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 82 ยท decile 9 ยท 1.6 km away
Island Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 324 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.7 km away
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Full Primary ยท roll 196 ยท decile 10 ยท 1.9 km away
Brooklyn School (Wellington)
Full Primary ยท roll 368 ยท decile 8 ยท 2.0 km away
Newtown School
Contributing ยท roll 310 ยท decile 4 ยท 2.0 km away
St Annes School (Newtown)
Full Primary ยท roll 215 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.1 km away
Houghton Valley School
Contributing ยท roll 201 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.4 km away
St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 208 ยท decile 6 ยท 2.5 km away
Lyall Bay School
Contributing ยท roll 275 ยท decile 7 ยท 2.5 km away
Wellington College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 1941 ยท decile 10 ยท 2.7 km away
St Patrick's School (Kilbirnie)
Full Primary ยท roll 128 ยท decile 5 ยท 2.7 km away
St Patrick's College (Kilbirnie)
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 725 ยท decile 8 ยท 3.0 km away
Evans Bay Intermediate
Intermediate ยท roll 337 ยท decile 7 ยท 3.0 km away
St Mark's Church School (Mt Victoria)
Full Primary ยท roll 136 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.0 km away
Kilbirnie School
Contributing ยท roll 204 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.1 km away
Rongotai College
Secondary (Year 9-15) ยท roll 719 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.2 km away
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Full Primary ยท roll 287 ยท decile 6 ยท 3.2 km away
Te Aro School
Full Primary ยท roll 210 ยท decile 4 ยท 3.4 km away
Clyde Quay School
Full Primary ยท roll 213 ยท decile 10 ยท 3.6 km away
Central Regional Health School
Specialist School ยท roll 23 ยท 3.8 km away
Kelburn Normal School
Full Primary ยท roll 270 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.0 km away
Hataitai School
Full Primary ยท roll 214 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.3 km away
Scots College
Composite ยท roll 1171 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.6 km away
Clifton Terrace Model School
Full Primary ยท roll 71 ยท decile 8 ยท 4.6 km away
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Composite ยท roll 394 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.7 km away
Karori Normal School
Full Primary ยท roll 590 ยท decile 9 ยท 4.7 km away
Holy Cross School (Miramar)
Full Primary ยท roll 175 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.8 km away
Miramar Central School
Contributing ยท roll 165 ยท decile 5 ยท 4.8 km away
Northland School
Full Primary ยท roll 214 ยท decile 7 ยท 4.8 km away
St Teresa's School (Karori)
Full Primary ยท roll 125 ยท decile 10 ยท 4.8 km away
Kahurangi School
Full Primary ยท roll 259 ยท decile 3 ยท 4.9 km away
Tradies & Services in Kingston
Tradies & services(3)
Otago Homes
P&P Building Services
Southern Landfill & Recycle Depot
Beauty & Fitness in Kingston
Beauty & fitness(1)
Amaze Lash&BrowsNz
Professional Services in Kingston
Professional services(1)
Talking Numbers Accounting Services
Kingston Weather
Current conditions: 8.8ยฐC, overcast clouds
| Month | High (ยฐC) | Low (ยฐC) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Jan | 20.04 | 15.04 | 1.73 | 11.39 |
| โ๏ธ Feb | 19.58 | 15.17 | 2.25 | 10.85 |
| ๐ Mar | 17.75 | 13.1 | 1.69 | 10.1 |
| ๐ Apr | 16.57 | 12.21 | 4.03 | 7.91 |
| ๐ May | 14.51 | 10.49 | 3.52 | 6.98 |
| โ๏ธ Jun | 13.16 | 9.14 | 2.74 | 6.58 |
| โ๏ธ Jul | 12.05 | 8.11 | 2.69 | 6.23 |
| โ๏ธ Aug | 11.71 | 7.91 | 2.63 | 7.74 |
| ๐ธ Sep | 13.66 | 9.66 | 2.88 | 8.65 |
| ๐ธ Oct | 14.58 | 10.23 | 2.72 | 10.05 |
| ๐ธ Nov | 15.92 | 11.63 | 1.67 | 10.67 |
| โ๏ธ Dec | 18.04 | 13.67 | 2.47 | 10.94 |
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