Kensington Park, SA 5068
Norwood Payneham and St PetersAll suburbs in postcode 5068
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Median house price
$1,850,000
+2.2% over the past year.
Median of 9 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Kensington Park at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $782
- Houses · units $522
- Population
- 2,627
- Median age 42
Prices: Median of 9 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Kensington Park
Houses change hands at $1,850,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median (9 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 83% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.2%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $370,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Kensington Park
Kensington Park (5068) sits in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,850,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +2.2% over the past year, behind the South Australia average (5%).
Kensington Park has roughly 2,627 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Kensington Park 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 535 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Kensington Park
Schools serving Kensington Park: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Kensington Park's population at 2,627, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 69%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 69%
- Renter occupied
- 27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.20% (median rent $782/wk against a $1,850,000 price tag). Units yield 8.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 2.20%
- On the $1,850,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 8.57%
- On the $316,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +2.2%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
67 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 535 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Kensington Park
- What is the median house price in Kensington Park?
- The median house price in Kensington Park, SA 5068 is $1,850,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 9 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +2.2%.
- How much is my house worth in Kensington Park?
- A useful starting point is the Kensington Park median house price of $1,850,000 (units $316,800). 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 Park a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Kensington Park is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $782 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $1,850,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 2.2% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Kensington Park 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 Park postcode?
- Kensington Park is in the 5068 postcode, in SA, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
- Where is Kensington Park?
- Kensington Park is a suburb in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, SA 5068.
- What is the average rent in Kensington Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $782, for units it's $522.
- What schools are in Kensington Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Kensington Park on this page, including Pembroke School, Marryatville Primary School, Mary MacKillop College.
- How walkable is Kensington Park?
- Kensington Park has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kensington Park?
- Kensington Park is close to Kensington Gardens, Kensington, Erindale, Marryatville, Leabrook.
- What is the population of Kensington Park?
- The population of Kensington Park is approximately 2,627 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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