Kensington

19.8violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents

236 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 11,927 residents (Census 2021).

More recorded incidents than 73% of 581 suburbs on this map.

Violence 5.5 · Property 14.3 · Domestic assault 1.3 per 1,000 residents.

Ranked on this map by recorded incidents per 1,000 residents. Not an official BOCSAR score and not a live risk score.

Rates divide by Census 2021 residents. Suburbs that have grown since 2021, or that draw many visitors or workers, read higher than a resident would feel.

$799median weekly rent

Higher rent than 57% of 662 suburbs on this map.

1 bed $789 · 2 bed $880 · 3 bed $1,220 · House $1,275 · Flat $815

Median sale price $957,000 (DCJ).

Median age 32. 55% of households rent. 31% of families have children. (Census 2021)

Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2033, Jun 2026 quarter.

71% within 800 m of a stop

More of the suburb near a stop than 69% of 326 suburbs on this map.

Nearby: ES Marks Light Rail (Light rail), Juniors Kingsford Light Rail (Light rail), Kensington Light Rail (Light rail), Kingsford Light Rail (Light rail), Randwick Light Rail (Light rail), Royal Randwick Light Rail (Light rail), UNSW Anzac Parade Light Rail (Light rail), UNSW High Street Light Rail (Light rail), Wansey Road Light Rail (Light rail).

Share of this suburb within 800 m of a TfNSW rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop. A station in the next suburb still counts. Not a trip planner.

Bus is not included. Areas served mainly by bus, such as the Northern Beaches, read lighter than they ride.

49%born in Australia

Lower share born in Australia than 78% of 659 suburbs on this map.

Top ancestries: English 20%, Australian 18%, Chinese 18%.

Most common language other than English: Mandarin.

Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.