KENSINGTON
KENSINGTON Property Overview
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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
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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.