Kensington Gardens

SA 5068 • Greater Adelaide

2,498
Population (2021)
$47,580
Median Income
1.09 km²
Area
114m
Elevation

About Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Burnside (City) area. With a population of 2,498 and a median income of $47,580, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.09 km² at an elevation of 114m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Kensington Gardens combines affordability with quality of life.

Kensington Gardens falls under postcode 5068 and is governed by Burnside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dunstan electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5068
Urban Area
Burnside
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.92°, 138.66°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.09 km²
Elevation
114m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$346
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,456
Census 2021
2,498
1.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,572
Income 2021
$47,580
20.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,638
Born Overseas 792

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 130
  • 2. England 94
  • 3. India 51
  • 4. Malaysia 50
  • 5. Italy 49
  • 6. Sri Lanka 39
  • 7. Iran 33
  • 8. Vietnam 28
  • 9. New Zealand 23
  • 10. Germany 20
  • 11. Scotland 18
  • 12. South Africa 17
  • 13. Philippines 16
  • 14. Hong Kong 15
  • 15. South Korea 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 803
Australian 646
Chinese 280
Italian 246
Scottish 240
Irish 209
German 188
Greek 70
Indian 61
Dutch 44

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,111
Both parents born in Australia
1,013
Both parents born overseas
301
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.7%
No Religion
40.1%
Buddhism
3.8%
Islam
2.2%
Hinduism
2.0%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
88 (3.5%)
5-14 years
247 (9.9%)
15-19 years
132 (5.3%)
20-24 years
148 (5.9%)
25-34 years
301 (12.0%)
35-44 years
322 (12.9%)
45-54 years
269 (10.8%)
55-64 years
309 (12.4%)
65-74 years
335 (13.4%)
75-84 years
224 (9.0%)
85+ years
127 (5.1%)

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