Kingston, Canberra
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Discover Kingston (ACT): a lakeside, inner‑south suburb with a vibrant Foreshore dining precinct, predominantly apartment living, close CBD commutes and strong rental demand. Find prices, schools (Forrest, Red Hill, Telopea Park, Narrabundah College), transport and buyer tips for 2026.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.If you need family space, consider neighbouring suburbs (Griffith, Narrabundah, Red Hill) for larger homes and yards
- 2.Check ACT Priority Enrolment Area maps for your exact address before purchase (school priority is address‑based)
- 3.For investors, verify strata levies, building maintenance records and historical vacancy/letting performance
- 4.Lifestyle buyers should prioritise apartment aspect (lake views), secure parking, storage and quality of building management
- 5.Visit at different times (weekday, weekend evenings) to assess Foreshore activity/noise and parking conditions
Common Property Types
- • One‑ to three‑bed apartments (majority of stock)
- • Boutique townhouses/terraces
- • Scarce detached heritage houses on surrounding streets
- • New off‑the‑plan mixed‑use/foreshore apartment developments
Who Lives Here
Small but growing suburb (2021 census ~6,579) with many professionals and younger adults (notably 30–39). Higher proportion of renters and investors due to dominant apartment stock.
Transport
- • Bus: Transport Canberra routes including R2, R6, 56, 182 (confirm exact stops for address)
- • No direct heavy/light rail station in Kingston (light rail Stage 1 does not serve Kingston)
- • Commute times: car ~7–15 mins to CBD, bus ~10–20 mins, bike ~10–20 mins via lakefront paths
- • Parking: Foreshore paid parking; street/building parking varies — visitor parking can be limited
Schools
- • Forrest School (Forrest) — commonly listed for Kingston primary PEA
- • Red Hill Primary School (Red Hill) — commonly listed for Kingston primary PEA
- • Telopea Park School (inner‑south) — high school option (bilingual available)
- • Narrabundah College — years 11–12
Amenities
- • Kingston Foreshore dining: La Rustica by the Lake, Queenies, Brodburger at The Glassworks, Local Press Cafe, Otis Dining Hall, Kodiak Bar, Black Salt Dining
- • Old Bus Depot Markets (Sunday market)
- • Canberra Glassworks (studio, gallery, workshops)
- • Kingston Shopping Centre; close to Manuka precinct
Positive for apartment investors: strong rental demand and ongoing foreshore development. Prices recovered into early 2026 with buyer interest returning. Assess building‑level factors (strata levies, maintenance, vacancy history) when evaluating investment opportunities.
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