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Kingsford

NSW 2032 · Randwick

13,492 (2021) → 16,730 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)

92
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

13,492
Population
$2.86M
Median house (2025)
61
Safety score
87
Transport score

Kingsford is a moderate growth suburb in Randwick, NSW 2032, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.86M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 87/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kingsford has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.

6.1 km
To Sydney CBD
2.7 km
To coast
$1,000/wk
Median rent (house)
3.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

13,492
Population
33
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Randwick LGA population (est. 2025)145,302
Median household income (weekly)$1,892
vs NSW median+2.3%
Bachelor degree or higher63.4%
Born in Australia46.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,820 / 2,562 / 652

Top countries of birth: China (8.33%), Indonesia (4.26%), India (2.83%), England (2.76%), Malaysia (2.51%)

Top languages: Mandarin (9.79%), Greek (6.01%), Indonesian (3.99%), Cantonese (3.68%), Spanish (2.15%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.86M-15.2%
Median house (2025)
$969K+26.3%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,000 / $800 wk
Rental yield (house)1.8%
Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

61
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

23
Break & enter dwelling170/100k
56
Steal from dwelling415/100k
21
Motor vehicle theft156/100k
34
Domestic assault252/100k
2
Robbery15/100k
43
Non-domestic assault319/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 713 (all categories, latest year)5,285 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

89

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

242
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1095 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Spyridon College, Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Daceyville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1048
  • St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.6kmICSEA 1098
  • Rainbow Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1129
  • Hartford CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1129
  • Randwick Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1071
  • Randwick Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1075
  • Sydney Childrens Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
  • Mount Sinai CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1163
  • Lycee Condorcet The International French School Of SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1158
  • Eastlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1034
  • Maroubra Junction Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1106
  • Brigidine College RandwickSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1107

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

87
2Light rail
44Bus
CBD commute (est.)30 min (bus)
Nearest train stationGreen Square (3.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

346 in suburbSupermarkets
13140 in suburbCafes/Rest.
678 in suburbParks
251 in suburbPlaygrounds
35320 in suburbPools
281 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
181 in suburbGPs
211 in suburbPharmacies
200 in suburbChildcare
70 in suburbLibraries
256Sports fields
41 in suburbVets
Nearest beachCoogee Beach (2.7 km)
Nearest hospitalEmergency Department, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (1.1 km)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportSydney (5.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

68

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

28
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
4
Public pools
256
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

60

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

67
Parks
2
Nature reserves
77
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

76

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

3
Theatres
2
Cinemas
1
Museums
35
Galleries
7
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

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

29

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
8
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.30

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

17

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

5
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.44

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate5.52%
Projected population 204117,196
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Randwick

Kensington$2.85M92transportRandwick$3.44M90transportMaroubra$2.82M59transportCoogee$3.50M76transportSouth Coogee$4.10M75transportCentennial ParkData not available89transport

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Frequently asked questions about Kingsford

Is Kingsford safe?

Kingsford has a residential safety score of 61/100, 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 5,285 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Kingsford?

In Kingsford, the median house price is $2.86M and the median unit price is $969K. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.

How far is Kingsford from Sydney CBD?

Kingsford is about 6.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 30 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Kingsford?

Kingsford has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Kingsford?

Kingsford has a transport score of 87/100 and 44 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.