Kingborough Council
Kettering
Kettering at a glance
Population
943
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Kettering.
Kettering (7155) sits in the Kingborough region of Tasmania.
Kettering has roughly 943 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 586mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Hobart (Ellerslie Road) station, 6.7km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kettering's population at 943, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
943
Median age
51
Family households
76%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
943
Median age: 51
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kettering.
Local schools for Kettering
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Government School Catchment
Woodbridge School
Snug Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Peregrine
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
586 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
21.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Hobart (Ellerslie Road) (7 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kettering.
- What is the Kettering postcode?
- Kettering is in the 7155 postcode, in TAS, in the Kingborough Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kettering?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Kettering?
- There are 3 schools serving Kettering on this page, including Woodbridge School, Peregrine, Snug Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Kettering?
- Kettering is close to Oyster Cove, Woodbridge, Snug, Lower Snug, Nicholls Rivulet.
- What is the population of Kettering?
- Kettering has approximately 943 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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