Kensington
NSW 2033 · Randwick
11,927 (2021) → 14,563 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kensington is a high growth suburb in Randwick, NSW 2033, about 5km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.83M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kensington has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (6.1%), India (2.93%), Indonesia (2.89%), England (2.83%), Malaysia (1.8%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.93%), Greek (3.84%), Cantonese (3.42%), Spanish (2.6%), Indonesian (2.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1100 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1147
- Kensington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1121
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1067
- St Joseph's Rosebery, Kensington CampusPrimary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1111
- St Spyridon College, Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- The Joseph Varga SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1126
- Eastlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1034
- Coogee Boys' Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1140
- Sydney Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8km
- Marcellin CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1098
- Yudi Gunyi SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 834
- Daceyville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1048
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1098
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1158
- Rainbow Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1129
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kensington
Is Kensington safe?
Kensington has a residential safety score of 53/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,685 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kensington?
In Kensington, the median house price is $3.83M and the median unit price is $1.00M. Median weekly house rent is $940.
How far is Kensington from Sydney CBD?
Kensington is about 4.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 26 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kensington?
Kensington has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1112 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kensington?
Kensington has a transport score of 92/100 and 34 bus stops.