Kensington (NSW)

NSW

Kensington (NSW) is a stable suburb in NSW with 14,584 residents.

SA2 code: 118021564
State: NSW

Population

14,584

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+2.2%

3yr: +17.9% · 10yr: -4.9%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$500/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,117/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Kensington (NSW) (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +17.9%5yr: +2.2%10yr: -4.9%Total: +30.4%

Population grew from 11,181 to 14,584 over 24 years, averaging 1.1% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 1.1%

Predominantly apartments (69.6%), rental-heavy (56.5% renting), built for families (46% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 23%

Apartments 70%

880 houses304 townhouses2,706 apartments

Tenure

Owned 25%

Mortgage 19%

Renting 57%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

712 (16.9%)

2 bed

1,947 (46.2%)

3 bed

863 (20.5%)

4 bed

428 (10.2%)

5 bed

200 (4.7%)

6+ bed

61 (1.4%)

Kensington (NSW)

Population over time — Kensington (NSW) (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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