Kensington Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Kensington Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Kensington Park's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 2,807 people. This figure reflects an increase of 180 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,627. AreaSearch validated this estimate by examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and considering two additional addresses verified since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,551 persons per square kilometer for Kensington Park, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 6.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.1%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Kensington Park.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These projections have been adjusted using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projected demographic shifts, Kensington Park is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch by 2041. The suburb is projected to expand by 170 persons over this period, reflecting an increase of approximately 4.5% in total population.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Kensington Park recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Kensington Park has averaged around 9 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 48 homes. As of FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling accommodates approximately 2.3 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand which supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $838,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Kensington Park exhibits around 60% of the construction activity per person, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally, reflecting its mature character and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 239 people per approval, Kensington Park is transitioning.

Population forecasts indicate an increase of 126 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Kensington Park has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting the region: UniSA Magill Campus Redevelopment (Magill Project). Other notable projects include Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade and Magill Campus Renewal Project, along with SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Kensington Park shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Kensington Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 3.0% and there was an estimated employment growth of 1.4% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 1,496 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Adelaide at 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Kensington Park shows a strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Construction employs only 5.0% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in Sep-22, employment increased by 1.4% alongside labour force increasing by 1.4%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.1%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kensington Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Kensington Park is extremely high nationally. The median assessed income is $54,435 while the average income stands at $84,111. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $61,419 (median) and $94,902 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Kensington Park cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 28.9% of locals (811 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category. A significant 32.5% earn above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.8% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Kensington Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Kensington Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 67.0% houses and 33.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kensington Park was 43.1%, similar to Adelaide metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 28.8%, while rented dwellings made up 28.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,300, aligning with Adelaide metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $360. Nationally, Kensington Park's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,300 versus Australia's average of $1,863. Rents in Kensington Park were lower than the national figure of $375.

Kensington Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 69.1% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households at 26.2% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Greater Adelaide average.

Kensington Park demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Kensington Park's residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 50.2% compared to South Australia's 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways account for 20.1%, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 10.7%. Current educational participation is high, with 33.5% enrolled in formal education: 10.8% in secondary, 9.6% in tertiary, and 8.3% in primary.

Kensington Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,675 students. The area's educational performance is high (ICSEA: 1174), indicating local schools are among the most advantaged nationally. All three schools offer integrated K-12 education. Kensington Park functions as an education hub with 59.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 21.2, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 14 active stops operating within Kensington Park, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 19 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,363 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 177 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 194 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 97 weekly trips per stop.

Kensington Park's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Kensington Park. Both young and old age cohorts have a low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (1,689 people), compared to 68.6% across Greater Adelaide. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.6 and 6.4% of residents respectively, while 73.8% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Adelaide. There are 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (567 people), which is lower than the 23.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors perform even better than the general population in health metrics.

Kensington Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Kensington Park had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 33.6% of its population born overseas and 27.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Kensington Park, comprising 42.7% of its population. Judaism was notably overrepresented, making up 0.6% compared to 0.3% across Greater Adelaide.

The top three ancestry groups were English (24.9%), Australian (18.3%), and Chinese (9.8%). Italian (7.6%) and Korean (0.8%) were also overrepresented in Kensington Park, compared to regional averages of 6.0% and 0.6%, respectively.

Kensington Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Kensington Park has a median age of 42, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and significantly exceeds the national norm of 38. The 15-24 age group makes up 17.1% of Kensington Park's population, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25-34 cohort constitutes 11.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 16.1% to 17.1%, and the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.6% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates Kensington Park's age profile will change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 76%, reaching 143 people from the current 81. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 65% of this growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.