Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Kensington (WA) has an estimated 4,845 residents, up 4.7% since the 2021 Census, with 66 projects tracked in the area around Kensington (WA).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Conveniently situated 3.9 kilometres south-southeast from Perth CBD, the suburb of Kensington (WA) offers an appealing blend of leafy character, architectural heritage, and tranquil lifestyle amenities. Known for its open spaces, attractive parks, and scenic foreshore, the neighbourhood maintains a welcoming community atmosphere supported by premier educational institutions and bustling retail and dining hubs. Demographic data assessed by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Kensington (WA) reached an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of roughly 4,845 as of Aug 2026, marking an increase of 218 people (4.7%) from the 4,627 people documented at the 2021 Census. This ongoing measurement integrates annual SA2-level figures alongside quarterly tracking of the national address database.
The workforce shows strong concentrations within Professional and Technical roles, alongside notable contingents in education and mining employment.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Conveniently situated 3.9 kilometres south-southeast from Perth CBD, the suburb of Kensington (WA) offers an appealing blend of leafy character, architectural heritage, and tranquil lifestyle amenities. Known for its open spaces, attractive parks, and scenic foreshore, the neighbourhood maintains a welcoming community atmosphere supported by premier educational institutions and bustling retail and dining hubs. Demographic data assessed by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Kensington (WA) reached an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of roughly 4,845 as of Aug 2026, marking an increase of 218 people (4.7%) from the 4,627 people documented at the 2021 Census. This ongoing measurement integrates annual SA2-level figures alongside quarterly tracking of the national address database.
The workforce shows strong concentrations within Professional and Technical roles, alongside notable contingents in education and mining employment.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,556 in 2006 and 4,845 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 14.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 30.4%.
Kensington (WA) ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 84th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Kensington (WA) is $788 a week, up 6.1% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 9% above Greater Perth.
9% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $788 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, South Perth | $726 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, South Perth, over 12 months | +5.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - South East | $716 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - South East, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 66 projects in and around Kensington (WA), 19 of them under construction.
Perth Park is a $217.5 million entertainment and sporting precinct at Burswood Park, beside Optus Stadium in Burswood.
Garden Towers is a $277 million luxury residential development by Finbar Group featuring 331 apartments across two towers (East and West).
A three-storey lifted apartment building providing 15 one-bedroom social housing dwellings for seniors aged 55 and over.
The original $1.3 billion Lendlease residential development at Waterbank was cancelled following geotechnical investigations finding the…
A $27.5 million three-storey mixed-use development by Fabcot Pty Ltd (Woolworths Group) at the corner of Albany Highway and Shepperton…
Conversion of the former Fraser Suites serviced apartment complex in the Queens Riverside precinct into up to 236 long-term affordable and…
A $163 million redevelopment of the Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University's Bentley campus into Hockey Australia's national hockey…
Riverside is a transformative 40-hectare urban renewal precinct at Perth's eastern gateway, designed to accommodate 7,000 residents across…
Adaptive heritage redevelopment of the state heritage-listed Edward Millen House and surrounding buildings into a vibrant community…
A 25-storey luxury residential tower by Edge Visionary Living, featuring 109 premium apartments with panoramic views of the city and Swan…
Completed $189 million redevelopment of the WACA Ground into a 10,000-seat multi-sport, cricket, wellness and community precinct.
An approved 36-storey luxury residential tower designed by Hassell, comprising 179 apartments and extensive public amenity including a…
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Estimated completion year of the 28 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 8, 2027 8, 2028 6, 2029 2, 2030 0, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 1. 13 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 2.2 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 29th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 11 | ABS building approvals | 21st percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Kensington include: Macmillan Precinct Masterplan (Planning); 16 Leonard Street Seniors Housing (Planning); Australian Hockey Centre (Construction); Albany Highway Precinct Structure Plan (Under Assessment); and Bentley Technology Park Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) (Under Assessment). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Kensington spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Communities, and Residential Development, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Kensington currently ranks below national averages at the 38th percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Kensington is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Kensington area has seen 10 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Kensington's current population of 4,845 has been supported by 11 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Kensington has seen 2.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 969 people in the suburb of Kensington, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Kensington's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 11, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the suburb of Kensington has seen 53 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Kensington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,845 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +4.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,863 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 68th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 4,627 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 218 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.60 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Kensington was estimated to be approximately 4,845 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,845 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of kensington has added approximately 218 people and shown a 4.71% increase from the 4,627 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Kensington is estimated at 1,864 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Kensington has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.1% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Kensington is driven by: Overseas migration (91.0%), Natural increase (9.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 91.0% of overall population gains.
Kensington's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 28.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 53.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 14.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Kensington at 37 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 37 years as at August 2026, Kensington is equal to the Greater Perth 2021 Census average and similarly aligned with comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Kensington compared to the Greater Perth region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 14.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Kensington compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 14.1% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the suburb of Kensington is broadly in line with Greater Perth.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.9% of the population in the suburb of Kensington as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 13.9% of the population in the suburb of Kensington as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 84% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $66,493 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 76th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $107,973 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,496 | 2021 Census, weekly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,072 | 2021 Census, weekly | 84th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 43.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,337 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 17.6% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Kensington is approximately $71,174. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $66,493.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Kensington is approximately $115,574. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $107,973.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Kensington is approximately $71,174 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $66,493 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Kensington is approximately $115,574 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $107,973 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Kensington's households (~30.4% / 496 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Kensington is the $4000+ group, representing about 30.4% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Kensington is $2,496/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Kensington is $3,337/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Kensington is $1,072/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Kensington's median income among taxpayers is $66,493, with an average of $107,973. This is exceptionally high nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $64,047 and average of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $71,174 (median) and $115,574 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Kensington is $9,261 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of kensington's disposable income is $9,261 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Kensington performing better than 97% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 75.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,922 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 6,057 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,961 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Kensington has approximately 2,922 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.3%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Kensington stands at 1.3%, which is 2.9 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Kensington is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.9% of employment), professional & technical (13.3%), and education & training (12.6%). Other significant employers include retail trade and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Kensington has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Kensington is 75.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of kensington shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 13.3% of the local workforce compared to 8.2% across Greater Perth. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of kensington's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Kensington ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 32.9% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 49.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.3% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 28.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 8.8% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.1% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
49.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Kensington have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
28.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Kensington have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of kensington ranks in the 74th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Kensington are: Bachelor Degree (32.9%), Certificate (13.3%), Postgraduate (11.2%).
34.5% of the population in the suburb of Kensington is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.1% in primary school, 10.5% in secondary school, 8.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Kensington is 1060, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 3 schools within the suburb of Kensington, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,731 students.
The suburb of kensington includes 1 primary school, 2 secondary schools.
Kensington features high concentrations of group households and couples with children but relatively few couples without children, with an average household size in line with Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.6 people | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 22.5% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 38.5% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.6% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,632 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,709 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 72.7% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.3 per family | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Kensington had 1,632 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 4.7% to an estimated 1,709 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Kensington is 2.6 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 72.7% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (22.5%), group households (4.5%), and other household types (0.2%).
Of the 1,186 family households, couples with children account for 38.5% of all households, couples without children at home 23.6%, and single parent families 8.9%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Kensington shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Kensington have an average of 1.3 children, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 48.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 38.6% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 22.5% of all households in the suburb of Kensington, similar to the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 4.5% of households, above the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Kensington records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 24.6% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 89.7% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 89.6% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
Kensington was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 10.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 24.6% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Kensington, at 45.4% of people, although more residents (50.3%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Kensington are English, comprising 29.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 25.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Kensington (vs 0.7% across Greater Perth), South African at 0.9% (vs 1.0%) and Croatian at 0.9% (vs 0.8%).
24.6% of the suburb of Kensington population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
10.3% of the population in the suburb of Kensington speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.9% of the suburb of Kensington population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
89.6% of the suburb of Kensington population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Kensington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 27.9% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 29.8% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 81.8% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,600 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 42.4% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 12.4% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $375 | 2021 Census, weekly | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 15.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 8th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 50th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Kensington, 29.8% of homes are owned outright, 42.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 27.9% are rented.
According to the latest data, 81.8% of dwellings in the suburb of Kensington are houses.
In the suburb of Kensington, 5.8% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 12.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Kensington stands at 29.8%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Kensington is $2,600, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Kensington is $1,555, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Kensington, households with mortgages typically spend 24.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 15.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Kensington is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Kensington shows mortgage holders spending 24.0% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 15.0% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Kensington consists of 81.8% detached houses, 12.4% semi-detached dwellings, 5.8% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Kensington consumes approximately 14.4% of median household income ($10,808 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Kensington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 68.5% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 90th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.6% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 77.3% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
Around 68.5% of people in the suburb of Kensington are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Kensington, 3.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
7.7% of people in the suburb of Kensington are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.6% of the suburb of Kensington population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.5% of people in the suburb of Kensington have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Kensington, 68.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 80 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 80th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 43 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 37th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,046 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 51st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 117 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 13 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.5 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 11.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 43 public transport stops within the suburb of Kensington.
The suburb of Kensington has 2,046 weekly trips across 13 routes, averaging 292 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 151 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 321 m away and the nearest school 401 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 43 stops nearby, 2,046 weekly trips, access rating 80 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 76 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 76th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 321 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 401 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 425 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 670 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 694 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 729 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 744 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 187 places in Kensington (WA), about 0.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Kensington is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Kensington has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Kensington (WA) is $788 a week, +6.1% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Kensington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Kensington's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 84% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Kensington performing better than 97% of local markets assessed across Australia.
The educational profile of Kensington ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Kensington features high concentrations of group households and couples with children but relatively few couples without children, with an average household size in line with Greater Perth.
In terms of cultural diversity, Kensington records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Kensington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Kensington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Kensington (WA) has an estimated 4,845 residents, up 4.7% since the 2021 Census, with 66 projects tracked in the area around Kensington (WA).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Kensington (WA).
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50752). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Kensington (WA) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Kensington (WA) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
