Kensington
NSW 2033 • Greater Sydney
About Kensington
Kensington occupies a quiet pocket between Randwick, UNSW, and the eastern suburbs beaches, about 6 kilometres from Sydney's CBD. This suburb of nearly 12,000 residents has a village character somewhat hidden from the surrounding bustle. Tree-lined streets of terraces and apartments create an unexpectedly peaceful atmosphere given the location.
The proximity to UNSW shapes the demographic, with academics, students, and university staff forming a significant portion of residents. Young families are increasingly drawn by the good schools and village centre. The light rail has improved connectivity, making this hidden gem more accessible. It's the kind of suburb people discover and then don't want to leave.
Kensington falls under postcode 2033 and is governed by Randwick Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heffron electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kensington Public School ICSEA 11209663 3955 77-79 Doncaster Avenue
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Grosvenor Street
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36 Addison Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Kensington, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Kensington by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Kensington Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Kensington" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
49 state housing + 34 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 727
- 2. India 349
- 3. Indonesia 345
- 4. England 337
- 5. Malaysia 215
- 6. New Zealand 209
- 7. Hong Kong 199
- 8. Greece 178
- 9. Philippines 153
- 10. South Africa 135
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)