KENSINGTON

Sydney East
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House Median
No data available
Unit Median
This suburb $961,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,492
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 17.9%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 11,927
Density 4,469.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

KENSINGTON Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median No data
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $961,000
Unit Sales Volume 36 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $850/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,050/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

KENSINGTON Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,492 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.83x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

KENSINGTON 5,492/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

KENSINGTON has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

KENSINGTON Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

11,927
Total Population
4,469
people/km² density
17.9%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,402 people
20.1%
2
Australia
2,190 people
18.4%
3
China
2,139 people
17.9%
4
Ireland
1,122 people
9.4%
5
Greece
754 people
6.3%

Transport

4.9 km
to Sydney CBD
13 min
drive to CBD
25 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (1)

Catholic (1)

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College

Details
61.6 score Year 7-12 Girls

KENSINGTON Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About KENSINGTON

Kensington is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 4.9km from CBD, about 25 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 11,927 with a density of 4469 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), unit median $961,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has 56.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5492 per 100,000, 0.83x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 20.14%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (18.36%) and Chinese (17.93%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Kensington has a unit median of $961,000. Limited house data available. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Kensington has a crime rate of 5492 per 100,000, which is 0.83x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, 2024 HSC results: 56 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 61.6. Independent schools: Emanuel School, 2024 HSC results: 131 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 75.1 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Kensington has a population of 11,927, with Chinese comprising 17.90%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (20.14%), Aust (18.36%), Chinese (17.93%), Irish (9.41%), Greek (6.32%).

Kensington is approximately 4.9km from Sydney CBD, about 13 minutes by car or 25 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the L3 Kingsford Line; LX Special Event Service line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.