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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Kensington Park is around 3,007, reflecting a 14.5% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,627. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,964 following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and an additional two validated new addresses since the Census date. Kensington Park's population density is 2,733 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth exceeded both its SA3 area (4.9%) and the state level, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering projected demographic shifts, Kensington Park is expected to increase by 173 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decrease of 2.5% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kensington Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Kensington Park shows approximately 12 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 62 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. However, this figure has increased to 5 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential supply constraints. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $838,000, targeting the premium market segment.

This year, $7.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to Greater Adelaide, where Kensington Park has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 60th percentile nationally. Building activity shows 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (68.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

Kensington Park shows a developing market with around 250 people per dwelling approval. With population expected to remain stable or decline, reduced pressure on housing is anticipated, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Kensington Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect an area's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could potentially impact this area. Major projects include UniSA Magill Campus Redevelopment (Magill Project), Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade, Magill Campus Renewal Project, and SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts, with the following list outlining those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Kensington Park ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Kensington Park has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.1% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.1%.

Residents' participation in the labour force lagged behind Greater Adelaide's, at 60.8% compared to 66.4%. A moderate 15.3% of residents worked from home as of Census responses, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. Employment was concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Kensington Park showed strong specialization in professional & technical services, employing 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction employed only 5.0% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 3.0% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows Kensington Park's median income is $54,435 and average income is $84,111. This compares to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,225 (median) and $91,513 (average), based on an 8.8% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Kensington Park's incomes cluster around the 67th percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, with 28.9% of locals earning within this range (869 people). Notably, 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kensington Park's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kensington Park was 43.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.8% and rented ones at 28.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,300, above Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Kensington Park was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Kensington Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 make up 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 aligns with 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 educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 50.2% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%.

Vocational pathways account for 20.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 10.7%. Educational participation is high in Kensington Park, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in secondary education, 9.6% in tertiary education, and 8.3% pursuing primary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 14 active transport stops operating within Kensington Park. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 21 individual routes that collectively provide 1,369 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 177 metres from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport remains car at 81%, with 10% by bus and 4% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, some 15.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 195 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 97 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kensington Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Kensington Park. AreaSearch's assessment reveals very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (1,809 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.6 and 6.4% of residents respectively. Notably, 73.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 20.7% of residents aged 65 and over (622 people), higher than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning with national rankings.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 33.6% of its population born overseas and 27.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Kensington Park is Christianity, comprising 42.7% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.6% compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (24.9%), Australian (18.3%), and Chinese (9.8%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.1%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Italian is overrepresented at 7.6% compared to 5.2% regionally, Korean at 0.8% versus 0.3%, and Sri Lankan at 0.6% compared to 0.2%.

Kensington Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

Kensington Park has a median age of 42, which is slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and notably higher than the national average of 38. The proportion of residents aged 15-24 is strong at 17.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's figures. However, the 35-44 age group is less prevalent in Kensington Park at 10.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 6.7% to 7.8%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 16.1% to 17.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 13.6% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Kensington Park's age profile. The 85+ population is projected to grow by 59%, reaching 139 from 87. This growth is led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 84% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.