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NSW · Randwick Council
Kensington, 2033
Est. population · Jun 2025
14,671
Growth (1 yr)
+1.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.6%
Median age
32
Median income
$2,118/wk
Employment rate
58%
Languages at home
41.1%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Kensington hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. The community skews younger, with family-friendly schooling within easy reach. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Kensington snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$850/wk
Houses $1,348 · Units $889
Population (ERP)
14,671
+1.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
17.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#63
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
26th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
84th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 65.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 532nd in Australia
- State rank
- 135th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #63 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #99 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $889
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,348
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 575
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
14,671(June 2025)
+1.8% annual · +2.6% over 5 years · 84th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.8%
- 5-year growth
- +2.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +255
- Change in 5 years
- +370
- Growth rank in NSW
- 84th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~15,100), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 11,927
- Median age
- 32
- Median household income / week
- $2,118
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 931 of 5,284
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,760
- Employment rate
- 58%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 915 / 304 / 3,110 (+ 7 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 678
- Against the person
- 121
- Against property
- 446
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 99 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +11.8%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling41
- Fraud94
- Malicious Damage To Property53
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault45
- Other Theft126
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 17
- Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
- 1,118
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1145 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 62% · 412 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 702 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- Kensington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 381 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 150 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Green Square Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 75% · 107 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- The Joseph Varga SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 8 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Eastlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1046 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 88% · 154 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Coogee Boys' Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1165 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 102 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Marcellin CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 964 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Sydney Childrens Hospital SchoolSpecial · Government · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Goodstart Kensingtonchildcare
- SDN House at Pooh Cornerkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
74 public transport stops in this suburb
- Day Av At Eastern Av
- Fitzpatrick Park, Eastern Av
- UNSW Gate 2, High St
- UNSW Gate 8, High St
- UNSW Mall Entrance, Anzac Pde
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
501 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
13 restaurants · 16 cafes · 2 pubs · 4 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 2 libraries · 3 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 38 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 24 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 74 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 126 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.34
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.19
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.01
Food & drink(38)
- Bar NavitasCafe
- BesteaCafe
- Boost JuiceCafe
- Cafe
- Café Jack'sCafe
- Caffé BriosoCafe
- Campus Village CafeCafe
- Coffee CartCafe
- Coffee on CampusCafe
- Grandma MosesCafe
- Penny LaneCafe
- PlumeCafe
College Road, Kensington
- ShareteaCafe
- StelliniCafe
- Todman CafeCafe
- Yallah EatCafe
- Baba's KebabsFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- Guzman y GomezFast food
- Matthews Food CourtFast food
- SubwayFast food
- The QuadFast food
- UNSW FareFast food
- Doncaster HotelPub
- Roundhouse - E6Pub
- Alleyway KitchenRestaurant
- E-Star RestaurantRestaurant
- Golden RestaurantRestaurant
- Happy PhoRestaurant
- Hon WonRestaurant
- Khing ThaiRestaurant
- Mamaks VillageRestaurant
- OgaloRestaurant
- Pondok BuyungRestaurant
- Seabay KitchenRestaurant
- Southern WokRestaurant
- Sushi TengokuRestaurant
- Turpan RestaurantRestaurant
Shopping(9)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Arc Food HubConvenience store
- Thoughtful FoodsGreengrocer
- FoodworksSupermarket
- IGASupermarket
- Kensington SupermarketSupermarket
76 Anzac Parade
- Lucky SupermarketSupermarket
Community(6)
- Goodstart KensingtonChildcare
- Kensington Park Community CentreCommunity centre
1 Day Lane, Kensington
- SDN House at Pooh CornerKindergarten
- Law LibraryLibrary
- UNSW LibraryLibrary
- Kensington Public SchoolSchool
77-79 Doncaster Avenue
Health & services(5)
- Vital Health Medical CentreClinic
- Just Smiles DentistryDentist
- University Health ServiceMedical clinic
- Kensington Newsagency and PharmacyPharmacy
- Pharmacy@UNSWPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(149)
- The Australian Golf ClubGolf course
53 Bannerman Crescent
- Anytime FitnessGym
- C3 TrainingGym
- Alumni ParkPark
- C Block LawnPark
- Eleanora Kopalinsky LawnPark
- Fitzpatrick ParkPark
- Helen Maguire LawnPark
- John Lions GardenPark
- Kensington ParkPark
- Kokoda Memorial ParkPark
- Library LawnPark
- Merilyn Sleigh LawnPark
- Michael Birt GardensPark
- Naked Lady LawnPark
- Park (6)
- Quadrangle Rest AreaPark
- Raleigh ParkPark
- Scientia LawnPark
- Southern Cross Drive ReservePark
- Wills ReservePark
- Fitzpatrick Park PlaygroundPlayground
- John Calopedos Memorial PlaygroundPlayground
- Les Bridge PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (117)
Entertainment(2)
- The Museum of Human DiseaseMuseum
- Ritchie TheatreTheatre
Transport(37)
33 bus stops · 4 train stations
Other(92)
- Chinses Medicine Acupuncture MassageAlternative
- Artwork (5)
- FalconerArtwork
- GlobeArtwork
- Joseph Ormand Aloysius Bourke, first Bursar of the UniversityArtwork
- North DownArtwork
- ParousiaArtwork
- ScreenArtwork
- Seeing the wood for the treesArtwork
- The bathArtwork
- The bridgeArtwork
- The things you pick up 2Artwork
- Turning TorsoArtwork
- Untitled six figure groupArtwork
- WaterfallArtwork
- atmXATM
- RediTellerATM
- Bbq (4)
- Nuics & SatoriBeauty salon
- Bench (21)
- Bike-ology WorkshopBicycle
Hilmer Building (E10) Union Road
- Europa CyclesBicycle
- Barker Street Bike StoreBicycle Parking
- Bicycle Parking (34)
- UNSW (Security phone: +61 2 9385 6000)Bicycle Parking
- Bicycle Repair Station (5)
- UNSW BookstoreBooks
- VW VillageCar repair
- Maze CoffeeCoffee
- School of Mathematics & StatisticsCollege
- Peter's of KensingtonDepartment Store
- Drinking water (17)
- JoltEV charging
- Fitness Station (5)
- FloormaniaFlooring
- Fountain (2)
- Fountain figureFountain
- Andrew KennedyFuneral Directors
- Josef Lebovic GalleryGallery
103A Anzac Parade
- Garden (26)
- The Grad ShopGift
- Michael Crouch Innovation CentreHackerspace
- Willis Annex MakerspaceHackerspace
- Dimitri's Hair SalonHairdresser
- UniLodge @ UNSWHostel
1 Lorne Avenue
- Information
- Laundry
- Kensington Remedial MassageMassage
- AidacareMedical Supply
168-170 Anzac Parade
- Thoroughbred Motel and Serviced ApartmentsMotel
- UNSWMotorcycle Parking
- Lespets Camden Fine ViolinsMusical Instrument
Unit 13 Doncaster Avenue
- WH SmirhNewsagent
- Michael Michael OptometristOptician
166 Anzac Parade
- Michael Michael OptometristOptometrist
- Outdoor Seating (5)
- UNSWOutdoor Seating
- UNSW Hall CourtyardOutdoor Seating
- Barker Street CarparkParking
- Botany Street CarparkParking
- Morven Brown CarparkParking
- Parking (31)
- Randwick City CouncilParking
- Parking Entrance (3)
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
135 Anzac Parade
- CaltexPetrol station
- Kensington PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
Unit 10
- Picnic Table
- Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred HeartPlace of worship
2 Kensington Road
- Islamic Society of UNSWPlace of worship
Anzac Parade
- St George Coptic Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
3 Bowral Street
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (3)
- Australia PostPost office
- Successful Learners TutoringPrep School
- Public toilets
- UNSW Village ReceptionReception Desk
- Recycling (5)
- Shelter (2)
- Shower (2)
- Smoking Area
- Telephone
- Track
- Jax TyresTyres
- National Institute of Dramatic ArtUniversity
- University of New South WalesUniversity
Kensington
- UNSW Waste BinWaste Basket
- Waste Basket (12)
- WynstanWindow Blind
- Clinic 238Yes
- Midical CentreYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
18 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alumni ParkPark
- C Block LawnPark
- Eleanora Kopalinsky LawnPark
- Fitzpatrick ParkPark
- Helen Maguire LawnPark
- John Lions GardenPark
- Kensington ParkPark
- Kokoda Memorial ParkPark
- Library LawnPark
- Merilyn Sleigh LawnPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 39
- Parks (OSM)
- 24
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
2 Kensington Road
- Islamic Society of UNSW
Anzac Parade
- St George Coptic Orthodox Church
3 Bowral Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 10
- Nearest hospital
- Emergency Department, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (1.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Chinses Medicine Acupuncture MassageAlternative
- Clinic 238Yes
- Just Smiles DentistryDentist
- Kensington Newsagency and PharmacyPharmacy
- Kensington PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Michael Michael OptometristOptometrist
- Midical CentreYes
- Pharmacy@UNSWPharmacy
- University Health ServiceDoctor
- Vital Health Medical CentreClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 151
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 10.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 34 proposals
August 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)9-15 ASCOT STREET KENSINGTON 2033Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling8 ROMA AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia38-40 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 MILROY AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Under Assessment
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences2 KENSINGTON ROAD KENSINGTON 2033Under Assessment
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Fences; Pathways and paving; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Swimming pool79 MOORAMIE AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 BALFOUR ROAD KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading186 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision5 LORNE AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision7/DP1260763Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 VIRGINIA STREET KENSINGTON 2033Under Assessment
- Demolition; Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure1 ROMA AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)165 DONCASTER AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 LENTHALL STREET KENSINGTON 2033Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 MILROY AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (outdoor)2-18 TUNSTALL AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Co-living2 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation19 EASTERN AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Additional Information Requested
- Boarding house; Advertising and signage176 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool63 MOORAMIE AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise5 BOWRAL STREET KENSINGTON 2033Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure58 DONCASTER AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 MOORAMIE AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)28 TUNSTALL AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 TUNSTALL AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation101-105 TODMAN AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise7/-/DP1173223Determined
- Subdivision7 INGRAM STREET KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Boarding house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure176 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Other Infrastructure215B ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision147-151 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies37 THE SERPENTINE KENSINGTON 2033Operational consent requested
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure26 MCDOUGALL STREET KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 MOORAMIE AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 MOORAMIE AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 ADDISON STREET KENSINGTON 2033Additional Information Requested
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure147-151 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Tourist and visitor accommodation111 ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 WINKURRA STREET KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Other Infrastructure215B ANZAC PARADE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences2 KENSINGTON ROAD KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 ROMA AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 MILROY AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure62 LENTHALL STREET KENSINGTON 2033Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling23 DONCASTER AVENUE KENSINGTON 2033Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Carthona85 Todman Avenue KensingtonSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Kingsford Smith
- Member of Parliament
- Matt THISTLETHWAITE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 117,399
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 32.8%Labor 67.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 37.7%Labor 62.3%
4.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.0 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Kensington CentralLabor 60.3% · Coalition 39.7% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Kensington WestLabor 62.1% · Coalition 37.9% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- KensingtonLabor 77.5% · Coalition 22.5% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Kensington ParkLabor 68.3% · Coalition 31.7% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Eastlakes EastLabor 76.0% · Coalition 24.0% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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