Kensington at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
84.7k
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Kensington.
The postcode for Kensington is 4670 (QLD).
Kensington (4670) sits in the Burnett region of Queensland.
Kensington has roughly 84,718 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kensington scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kensington's population at 84,718, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
84,718
Median age
46
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$242/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
84,718
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
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
Branyan Road State School
Avoca State School
Norville State School
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Frequently asked
About Kensington.
- What is the Kensington postcode?
- Kensington is in the 4670 postcode, in QLD, in the Burnett region.
- Where is Kensington?
- Kensington is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4670, in the Burnett region.
- What is the average rent in Kensington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $242.
- What schools are in Kensington?
- There are 20 schools serving Kensington on this page, including Shalom College, Branyan Road State School, Avoca State School.
- How walkable is Kensington?
- Kensington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kensington?
- Kensington is close to Norville, Svensson Heights, Santa Fe Heights, Avoca, Burnett Downs.
- What is the population of Kensington?
- The population of Kensington is approximately 84,718 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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