Median house price
$2.34M
+20% change
SA · Burnside Council
Kensington Gardens, 5068
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,601
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.5%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,571/wk
Employment rate
55.8%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$2,337,500
Languages at home
26.6%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Cycling
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Kensington Gardens hums with inner-city energy, a smaller community where there is always something happening nearby. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer parks and green space compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment, plus growth momentum remain brighter spots.
At a glance
Kensington Gardens snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$590/wk
Houses $790 · Units $570
Population (ERP)
2,601
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.3%
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
#24
among Metro Adelaide · Mature
Safety
30th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
71st
percentile in SA
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
- 47.0/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 35% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2578th in Australia
- State rank
- 245th in SA
- Peer rank
- #24 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #187 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $570
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $790
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 30
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $2,337,500
- Median price change
- +19.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
2,601(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +4.5% over 5 years · 71th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +4.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +24
- Change in 5 years
- +113
- Growth rank in SA
- 71th 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 (~2,650), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,498
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,571
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 110 of 1,188
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 55.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 494 / 225 / 354
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 (2024–25)
- 54
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 20.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 416 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 39
- Increase (daily rate)
- +64.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental11
- Other Theft12
- Sct - Residence7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft From Shop4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 1,120
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1099 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 208 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Norwood International High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 1,667 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Pembroke SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1171 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 1,672 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Peter's Collegiate Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1180 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 873 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Magill SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 54% · 744 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Marryatville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 506 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Burnside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 686 students · Top SEA quarter 64% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Marryatville High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 1,759 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Mary MacKillop CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 291 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Kensington Gardens Preschool430 The ParadePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 14 Kensington Rd - North side
- Stop 15 Kensington Rd - North side
- Stop 15 The Parade - South side
- Stop 16 Glynburn Rd - East side
- Stop 16 The Parade - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
130 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 10 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 13 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 12 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 66/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.4
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.2
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.4
Food & drink(3)
- Brumby's BakeryBakery
- Surface CafeCafe
- Erindale Chicken and SeafoodFast food
Shopping(5)
- Erindale MeatsButcher
- Convenience store
- Simply Fresh FruiterersGreengrocer
- FoodlandSupermarket
Kensington Road
Health & services(2)
- BirthlineClinic
- Green Dispensary PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Kensington Gardens ReservePark
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (10)
Transport(14)
14 bus stops
Other(18)
- Bbq (4)
- Crystal Nails and BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench (28)
- Bicycle Parking (10)
- The Salvation ArmyCharity
- Drinking water (8)
- Fitness Station
- Erindale PapershopNewsagent
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking (16)
- OTR Kensington GardensPetrol station
408 Magill Road, Kensington Gardens
- Picnic Table (6)
- Saint Joseph's ChurchPlace of worship
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Telephone (2)
- Waste Basket (10)
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Saint Joseph's Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Ramsay Day Clinic Kahlyn (0.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 52
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.0
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
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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 PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 34 proposals
August 2026
- Pool safety fencing362 GLYNBURN RD KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Two Single Storey Detached Dwellings, retaining wall and Fence13 LEONORE AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including outbuilding, verandah and swimming pool3 FORT AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
July 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed) and Demolition.432 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations to existing dwelling including new garage, and swimming pool and safety barrier397 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Water Tank Screen17A ORIENT RD KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Land Division (Torrens Title) - Creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing10 COOLIBAH AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
June 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing33 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Construction of single storey dwelling with associated fencing296 GLYNBURN RD KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Pruning of one (1) significant tree - Eucalyptus Robustus11 PEROOMBA AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, building alterations, replacement building (verandah) and Partial demolition53B MYALL AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations, verandahUNIT 2 2 COOLIBAH AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- STORE ROOM35 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
May 2026
- Land division to create two (2) allotments from one (1) existing allotment21 ROSLIND ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Land Division (Community Title) - creating two (2) allotments and common property from one (1)27 SANDFORD ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Two (2) single storey dwellings including retaining walls, fencing and swimming pool10 COOLIBAH AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 4 6 PEROOMBA AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 2 400 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Verandah21 FORT AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Opening Roof11A ELLERSLIE ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
April 2026
- Removal of a significant tree (Eucalyptus leucoxylon – South Australian Blue Gum)UNIT 5 9 COOLIBAH AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Replacement building432 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
March 2026
- VerandahUNIT 1 5 PEROOMBA AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- enlarge existing kitchen window opening, replace kitchen window with new window and doorUNIT 3 11 CUTHERO TCE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Two (2) single storey detached dwellings, one (1) swimming pool with safety barriers, retaining walls and fencing450 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
February 2026
- DeckUNIT 4 16 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) Regulated Tree - Eucalyptus leucoxylon (SA Blue Gum)37 WEST TCE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Demolition of existing dwelling and associated ancillary structures and construction of a two-storey detached dwelling with basement, swimming pool with safety barriers, outbuilding (shed) retaining walls, fencing and removal of one (1) regulated tree31A BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- replace beams of the front balcony2A WHITE AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Removal of a Significant Tree - Lemon scented gum (Corymbia citriodora)13 MYALL AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
January 2026
- VerandahUNIT 4 9 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Two (2) two storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing21 ROSLIND ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Carport, alterations to existing dwelling, and associated partial demolition of building72 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Replacing the existing failing retaining with new concrete sleeper retaining and PVC coated chain wire fence432 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Tree-damaging activity comprising tree pruning in relation to a significant River Red Gum street tree adjacent 364 Glynburn Road, Kensington Gardens (Forestree ID 428787)364 GLYNBURN RD KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation and outbuilding (workshop) in rear yard50 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
November 2025
- Swimming Pool33 LINCOLN ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- covered pergola built area 8.64 sq metersUNIT 4 14 PEROOMBA AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
October 2025
- Pruning of four (4) significant trees - Eucalyptus camaldulensis (river red gums)385 KENSINGTON RD KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Removal of one (1) significant tree - Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle)451 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, ancillary accommodation, carport, outbuilding, swimming pool with safety barriers, retaining walls, fencing and associated demolition works25 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- VERANDAH35 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Land Division creating 1 into 233 LINCOLN ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
September 2025
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, associated partial demolition of the Local Heritage Place, deck, verandah, screen fencing, and removal of one (1) significant Phoenix canariensis (Date Palm) tree48 MYALL AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- Replacement Building - Outbuilding (Shed)24 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling19 ROSLIND ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
79 heritage places
- House401 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
- House403 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
- House407 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
- House413 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
- House431 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
- House433 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
- House435 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
- House441 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
- House447 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
- House404 The Parade KENSINGTON GARDENSContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.4 km away).
Coalition 43.5%Labor 56.5%
0.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Magill SouthLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- TranmereLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Kensington ParkLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- StonyfellLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- KensingtonLabor 62.9% · Coalition 37.1% TPP (2025)1.4 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)
- 8/10
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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