Kensington at a glance
Median house
$3,421,750
-16.3% over 12 months
Median unit
$437,040
Weekly rent
$1,275
Houses · units $815
Gross yield
1.9%
Houses, on the median
Population
11.9k
Median age 32
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 44 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2033), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,421,750 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (44 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $437,040, roughly 87% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-16.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $684,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -16.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Kensington.
Median house price
$3,421,750
-16.3% over the past year. Median unit price $437,040.
Median of 44 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$815/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
$3,421,750
-16.3% annual growth
$437,040
11,927
Median age: 32
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -16.3%/yr
2021
$8.3M
5-year change
-59%
2026
$3.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Kensington.
Kensington's median house price is $3,421,750 (median of 44 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2033 (NSW), City of Sydney, part of Greater Sydney.
Kensington (2033) sits in the Sydney region of NSW. The median house here is $3,421,750, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -16.3% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Kensington has roughly 11,927 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kensington scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kensington's population at 11,927, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 55% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,927
Median age
32
Family households
60%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.94% (median rent $1275/wk against a $3,421,750 price tag). Units yield 9.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 55% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.94%
Based on $3,421,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.70%
Based on $437,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-16.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202643%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
289
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kensington.
Local schools for Kensington
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Government School Catchment
Kensington Public School
Yudi Gunyi School
Sydney Girls High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kensington.
- What is the median house price in Kensington?
- The median house price in Kensington, NSW 2033 is $3,421,750 (median of 44 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $437,040. Annual growth is -16.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Kensington?
- A useful starting point is the Kensington median house price of $3,421,750 (units $437,040). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Kensington a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Kensington is 1.9%: the median weekly house rent is $1,275 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2033), June 2026) against the median house price of $3,421,750 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 16.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Kensington is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Kensington postcode?
- Kensington is in the 2033 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Kensington?
- Kensington is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2033. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Kensington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1275, for units it's $815.
- What schools are in Kensington?
- There are 20 schools serving Kensington on this page, including Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Kensington Public School.
- How walkable is Kensington?
- Kensington has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kensington?
- Kensington is close to Zetland, Waterloo, Moore Park, Eastlakes, Beaconsfield.
- What is the population of Kensington?
- The population of Kensington is approximately 11,927 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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