Browse property in Kingston

Overview

Kingston lies just 4 km east of Canberra’s centre, bordered by Barton, Fyshwick, Griffith and Manuka, and is the city’s oldest and a densely populated suburb. Its historic shopping centre and Green Square park anchor a vibrant café and nightlife scene, while weekly Old Bus Depot Markets and heritage sites such as the 1915 Powerhouse and 1925 Causeway Hall add cultural appeal. Wentworth Avenue runs through the suburb and links directly to the Canberra railway station, giving easy public‑transport access to the CBD.

Recent redevelopment favours medium‑density townhouses and flats, with 90.5 % of dwellings now units versus the national 14.2 % average, while a few heritage‑protected houses remain. The Kingston Foreshore adds high‑value four‑storey apartments along Lake Burley Griffin, supporting a professional‑focused community (45 % professionals, 25.5 % in central government). The 2021 census counted 6,579 residents.