Suburb spotlight: 'Old' Kingston vs the Kingston Foreshore

According to the latest ABS figures, Kingston is one of Canberra’s fastest growing suburbs, unsurprising considering the rapid growth of the foreshore over the past five years.

The inner-south suburb has two faces, with “old” Kingston home to 1920s heritage homes and cosy shopfronts, while the flashy foreshore is full of nightlife, modern developments, and within them some of the most exclusive penthouses in the nation’s capital.

But given both places are lively with lots of food options, you can be guaranteed if you lived in Kingston your appetite would always be satisfied.

Kingston stats:

Population: 5693*

Population growth: 7.4 per cent

Median unit price: $505,000

*according to ABS figures 

Top sales:

4/17 Trevillian Quay: $3.4 million

25/7 Eastlake Parade: $3 million

26/9 Jardine Street: $2.8 million

84 Dawes Street: $2.8 million

51/9 Eastlake Parade: $2,493,725

Eat & Drink: 

You are truly spoilt for choice with plenty on offer for the avid foodie in Kingston, so let’s start the day with breakfast. You can’t go past the fresh flavours of Local Press Cafe or Penny University, both a popular go-to for a hit of caffeine.

For lunch on a cheat day (that’s most days for us), indulge in pasta served at the table straight from the melting pot of a cheese wheel at Molto Italian.

Otis Dining Hall is a romantic spot for fine dining and then finish the night off with a quirky dessert at Morks Restaurant followed by a nightcap at Salotto or Walt & Burley.

See & Do:

Just like the food offerings, the activities in the area are also endless.

Peruse bespoke home decor and gifts at newly opened Calli Bespoke Store & Cafe before wandering along the jetty to Eight Stems florist to pick up an indoor plant.

Bookworms can get lost among the shelves at Muse in East Hotel, while artists can watch live glassblowing at the Canberra Glassworks.

Nearby is also the iconic Old Bus Depot Markets which come to life every Sunday.

If the weather is turning it up, book a GoBoat and explore the area via the lake.

Allhomes’ top pick on homes for sale in Kingston:

Kingston

41 Leichhardt Street

Price guide: $1.225 million +

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 car space

It’s rare to see a house come on the market in this area. This classic, heritage-listed double-brick home has been beautifully renovated and is only two blocks to the hub of the Kingston shops.

Private sale

Agent: LJ Hooker Weston Creek, Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119