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Kensington

QLD 4670 • Queensland

722
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
15.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralGrowth SuburbAffordable

About Kensington

Kensington is a mixed-use rural locality in Queensland's Bundaberg Region, located approximately 10 kilometres south-west of Bundaberg's CBD. Covering 15.6 square kilometres, it had a population of around 720 at the 2021 Census. Kensington is notable for being home to Bundaberg Airport, which provides regional air connections to Brisbane and other Queensland cities.

Traditionally an agricultural and semi-rural area on the outskirts of Bundaberg, Kensington is seeing gradual residential development as the region grows. The surrounding Bundaberg Region is well known for its sugar cane farming, fruit and vegetable production, and the iconic Bundaberg Rum distillery. Residents benefit from a relaxed rural lifestyle with access to Bundaberg's full range of urban services, schools, and healthcare within a short drive.

Kensington falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burnett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4670
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Burnett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.89°, 152.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.64 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Sunbus Bundaberg regional routes — Bundaberg CBD 20–30 min

Commute to Bundaberg CBD

Distance
10 km
By Train
No direct train; Bundaberg Station is in the CBD (~10 km)
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Bundaberg Airport is located in the suburb for regional air travel

Walkability Car-Dependent

Semi-rural locality; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
722
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kensington QLD located? +

Kensington is a rural locality 10 km south-west of Bundaberg CBD in Queensland's Bundaberg Region, approximately 356 km north of Brisbane.

Is Bundaberg Airport in Kensington? +

Yes — Bundaberg Airport is located within the Kensington locality, providing regional air services to Brisbane and other destinations.

What is the population of Kensington QLD? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kensington QLD had a population of approximately 722 residents across its 15.6 km² area.

What LGA is Kensington QLD in? +

Kensington QLD is in the Bundaberg Region local government area in central Queensland.