City of Sydney
Kensington
Kensington at a glance
Median house
$1,130,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$437,040
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
11.9k
Median age 32
About
Welcome to Kensington.
Kensington is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,130,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $437,040.
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
$1,130,000
Sales data pending
$437,040
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
11,927
Median age: 32
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.91%
Based on $1,130,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.95%
Based on $437,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202643%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
11,927
Median age
32
Family households
60%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 $1,130,000. The median unit price is $437,040. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kensington postcode?
- Kensington is in the 2033 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Kensington has approximately 11,927 residents. 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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