Norwood Payneham and St Peters

Kensington Park

Kensington Park at a glance

Median house

$2,518,000

-9.9% year on year

Median unit

$316,800

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

2,627

Median age 42

The brief

What to know about Kensington Park.

The postcode for Kensington Park is 5068 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

The median house price in Kensington Park is $2,518,000.

Kensington Park (5068) sits in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region of South Australia. The median house here is $2,518,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -9.9% over the past year, well 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.

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Day to day

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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

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.

Population

2,627

Median age

42

Family households

69%

Lone person

26%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $2,518,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 87% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-9.9%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $504,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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For sellers

With 12-month growth at -9.9%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$2,518,000

-9.9% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.

Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$850/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$500/wk

Owner occupied

69%

Renter occupied

27%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$2,518,000

-9.9% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$316,800

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,627

Median age: 42

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.76% (median rent $850/wk against a $2,518,000 price tag). Units yield 8.21% 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 (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

1.76%

Based on $2,518,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

8.21%

Based on $316,800 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

-9.9%

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

69%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.

5-year trajectory

at -9.9%/yr

2021

$4.2M

5-year change

-41%

2026

$2.5M

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

56

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY44 (78.6%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON12 (21.4%)

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 June 2026· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Kensington Park.

Local schools for Kensington Park

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Government School Catchment

Marryatville Primary School

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Marryatville High School

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Norwood International High School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Kensington Park.

What is the median house price in Kensington Park?
The median house price in Kensington Park, SA 5068 is $2,518,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is -9.9%.
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 of Adelaide, in SA 5068. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
What is the average rent in Kensington Park?
The median weekly rent for houses is $850, for units it's $500.
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.

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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