Kensington at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
11.9k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Kensington.
The postcode for Kensington is 2033 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Kensington (2033) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
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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Day to day
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$850/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
11,927
Median age: 32
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
678
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
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
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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 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 $850, for units it's $500.
- 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, Waterloo Dc, Moore Park, Eastlakes.
- 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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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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