Kensington at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
4,627
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Kensington.
The postcode for Kensington is 6151 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Kensington (6151) sits in the Victoria Park region of Western Australia.
Kensington has roughly 4,627 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kensington scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kensington's population at 4,627, with a median age of 38. 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 (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,627
Median age
38
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
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· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
4,627
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
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 Primary School
Kensington Secondary School
Kent Street Senior High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kensington.
- What is the Kensington postcode?
- Kensington is in the 6151 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- Where is Kensington?
- Kensington is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6151. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- What is the average rent in Kensington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Kensington?
- There are 20 schools serving Kensington on this page, including Kensington Primary School, Kensington Secondary School, Kent Street Senior High School.
- How walkable is Kensington?
- Kensington has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kensington?
- Kensington is close to Bentley Dc, Victoria Park, South Perth, South Perth Angelo St, East Victoria Park.
- What is the population of Kensington?
- The population of Kensington is approximately 4,627 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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