SA · Burnside Council
Kensington Gardens, 5068
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Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Cycling
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Kensington Gardens hums with inner-city energy, a smaller community where there is always something happening nearby. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker housing affordability and parks and green space against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and growth momentum holding up better.
Population
- 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)
- 59 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 54
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.6
- 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%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- 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 · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
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) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Vms TrailerMagill Road, Birkinshaw Av09 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
246 planning-related records
2026· 27 proposals
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
- The Tree is a significant Eucalyptus Robustus. Pruning of the tree will extend its safe usefull life expectancy and mitigate moderate risk. After pruning risk will be reduced to low level. During the past 12 months a significant branch has fallen and insurance claim. Work includes removal of all major dead wood. selective pruning to reduce terminal weight loading by 10-15%, target pruning to mitigate hazards, selective reduction by 15% ti improve canopy balance, removal of deformed, suppressed o11 PEROOMBA AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
- 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 5068Under Assessment
- 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 5068Under Assessment
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· 13 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
- Install heritage plaque to the front fence of the property (State Heritage Place)2 LEONORE AV 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
109 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Brumby's BakeryBakery
- Bbq (4)
- Crystal Nails and BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench (28)
- Bicycle Parking (10)
- Stop 13 Kensington Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Kensington Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 14 Magill Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 15 Kensington Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 15 Magill Road - South East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
80 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 39.8/100 — Below average
- State standing
- Top 47% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 3382nd in Australia
- State rank
- 329th in SA
- Peer rank
- #27 among Metro Adelaide · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #232 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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