SA · Burnside Council

Kensington Park, 5068

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,765

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.6%

Median age

42

Median income

$2,058/wk

Employment rate

58.6%

Median house price · Q1 2026

$2,518,000

Languages at home

27%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

56/100
Good

Top 14% of South Australia's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
What Kensington Park is known for: Heritage area, Education hub, High desirability, Excellent transport, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Kensington Park is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Burnside Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.

Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.

Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, while growth momentum land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Kensington Park snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$2.52M

-9.9% change

Median rent

$555/wk

Houses $850 · Units $500

Population (ERP)

2,765

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.4%

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

#25

among Metro Adelaide · Established

Safety

26th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

72nd

percentile in SA

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

86th

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
56.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 14% of South Australia's suburbs
National rank
1450th in Australia
State rank
94th in SA
Peer rank
#25 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#71 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$500
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$850
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$555
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
30
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$2,518,000
Median price change
-9.9%

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 salesGovernment of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

2,765(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +4.6% over 5 years · 72th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+4.6%
Change in 1 year
+26
Change in 5 years
+121
Growth rank in SA
72th 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 (~2,850), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,627
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,058
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
67 of 1,051
Median monthly mortgage
$2,300
Employment rate
58.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
675 / 252 / 54 (+ 6 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
51
Against the person
7
Against property
44
Rate per 1,000 residents
18.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 375 residents
State safety percentile
26.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
39
Increase (daily rate)
+6.5%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental8
  • Other Theft10
  • Sct - Residence6
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle9
  • Theft From Shop4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
1,108
Median ICSEA percentile
86th
School list
  • Pembroke SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1171 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 1,672 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Marryatville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 506 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Mary MacKillop CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1077 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 291 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Marryatville High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 1,759 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 192 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1099 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 208 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Loreto CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 717 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Norwood International High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 1,667 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Peter's Collegiate Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1180 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 873 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 1.7 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 →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 10 Kensington Rd - North side
  • Stop 13 The Parade - North side
  • Stop 13 The Parade - South side
  • Stop 14 The Parade - North side
  • Stop 14 The Parade - South side

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

129 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

4 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 3 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Decent local green space2 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access14 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
71/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.38
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.9
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.76
Food & drink(5)
  • Here & NowCafe

    Unit 2 400 Magill Road, Kensington Park

  • Hula HoopRestaurant
  • Istanbul LoungeRestaurant
  • K-bapRestaurant

    267A Kensington Road, Kensington Park

  • Nonna and IRestaurant
Shopping(4)
  • Organic Meats CompanyButcher
  • On the RunConvenience store
  • ALDISupermarket

    398 Magill Road

Community(7)
  • Kensington RSLCommunity centre
  • Pembroke Old Scholars War Memorial PavillionCommunity centre
  • Pembroke CollegeSchool
  • Pembroke Junior SchoolSchool
  • Pembroke School - Junior & Senior CampusSchool
  • Pembroke School - King's Campus Middle SchoolSchool
  • Pembroke School (Boarding house)School
Health & services(4)
  • Adelaide PaediatricsClinic

    360 Magill Road

  • Kensington Dental CareDentist

    261 Kensington Road, Kensington Park

  • Marryatville Dental SurgeryDentist

    241 Kensington Road

  • National Pharmacies Kensington ParkPharmacy

    392 Magill Road, Kensington Park

Sport & outdoors(8)
  • Bradman ParkPark
  • Kensington OvalPark
  • Playground
  • Kensington Community Leisure CentreSports centre
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (3)
Entertainment(1)
  • The RegalCinema
Transport(16)

16 bus stops

Other(24)
  • Bbq
  • Bench (8)
  • Altitude Climbing and FitnessBicycle
  • Electric Bikes SuperstoreBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (6)
  • DigimallCopyshop
  • Drinking water (4)
  • Furniture

    340 Magill Road

  • Garden (3)
  • Purple CockatooGift
  • Eila HairHairdresser
  • Montage HairHairdresser
  • Rinaldo's Mens HairdresserHairdresser
  • Chelsea LaundromatLaundry
  • Mobile Repair ShopMobile Phone

    354 Magill Road

  • ALDIParking
  • Parking (39)
  • Petrol station
  • Picnic Table
  • Post Box (3)
  • Australia Post Kensington ParkPost office
  • Public Bookcase
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Waste Basket (5)

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Ramsay Day Clinic Kahlyn (1.5 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)
55
Participants per 1,000 residents
19.9

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

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 normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 34 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Shop (personal service establishment - nail studio) and associated building alterations
    247 -255 KENSINGTON RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Two (2) two storey dwellings, single storey guest house, swimming pool with safety barriers, retaining walls, fencing, removal of one (1) regulated tree and land division (boundary re-alignment)
    365 THE PARADE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Proposing new windows to existing dwelling. Replacing existing façade windows with traditional timber windows to restore the original character and style of the home.
    394 THE PARADE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Addition of ensuite to existing dwelling
    22 BIRNIE AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Alterations to existing dwelling, partial demolition of building, and construction of new verandah
    15 LOMOND AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Single story detached dwelling and Fence
    26 TOBRUK AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Additions and alterations to existing dwelling, new linked garage, deck, swimming pool, habitable building (pool house) including pool equipment/pump store, associated retaining walls and fencing and removal of two (2) Regulated trees
    31 MAY TCE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Construction of two (2) two-storey dwellings, reconfiguration of car parking for existing commercial property, and a tree damaging activity
    297 KENSINGTON RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Ancillary Accommodation, carport and garage, front fence, pergola over existing swimming pool and alfresco
    389 THE PARADE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • New external windows and doors reconfiguration and new internal fit out
    14 -18 HOLDEN ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • 3 x verandah, Building alteration and internal fencing.
    14 -18 HOLDEN ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Land Division (Torrens Title) - Creating two (2) allotments from one (1) existing
    UNIT 1-2 21 TOOWONG AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, deck, carport, front fence, side fence privacy extension and associated partial demolition works
    25 MCKENNA ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • 1. Convert existing kitchen into a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, including construction of new internal non-structural walls, plumbing, electrical, and sanitary fittings, fixtures, finishes, and appliances. 2. Relocate the kitchen to the current living room, including installation of new cabinetry, benchtops, plumbing, electrical, and appliances. 3. Renovate the existing bathroom with new wall and floor tiling, updated plumbing, sanitary fittings, fixtures, and finishes.
    14 GURRS RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling comprising new garage with workshop, masonry fencing and underground water tank
    61 PARK RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Carport
    28 SHIPSTERS RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Verandah rear of dwelling
    299 BEULAH RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Two (2) double storey dwellings including retaining walls and fencing
    UNIT 1-2 21 TOOWONG AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Land division to create two (2) allotments from one (1) existing allotment for the purpose of semi-detached dwellings
    4 WATER ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    7 TOBRUK AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Removal of two (2) x significant Cupressus sempervirens (Mediterranean Cypress)
    299 GLYNBURN RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Freestanding verandah
    UNIT 1 24 PARK RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • New concrete swimming pool and spa (9m x 4m)
    5 YERONGA AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling, swimming pool with associated safety barriers, retaining walls, fencing and removal of one (1) regulated tree and three (3) significant trees
    4 MAY TCE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • February 2026

  • Dwelling addition, verandah and associated partial demolition works
    2 WALSALL ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Fence
    30 GURRS RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Verandah, Building alterations
    346 THE PARADE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Removal of a Significant Tree - Syzygium smithii - Lilly Pilly
    10 GUILFORD ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Change in land use to Dwelling (from Dwelling and Place of worship)
    267 BEULAH RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Fence and Retaining Wall
    2 ORANGE GR KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Construction of two single-storey semi-detached dwellings and removal of three (3) regulated trees, including one (1) regulated Palm tree, one (1) regulated Silky Oak tree, and one (1) regulated Willow Myrtle tree
    4 WATER ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Proposed fitout
    14 -18 HOLDEN ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068;4 -6 HOLDEN ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068;8 HOLDEN ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Variation to development application 22030546, including increase to ground floor area of dwelling addition, modifications to existing garage, and removal of underground carpark and gym
    365 GLYNBURN RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • New masonry fence, garden shed (front yard) and 3 x arbour structures
    18 ALPHA ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Variation to DA 24033347 – Alter footprint of dwelling
    2 PARK RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    20 MAY TCE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • New outbuilding (carport) and associated demolition of existing carport
    14 SHIPSTERS RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • November 2025

  • Building Alterations - Replace roofing frame and sheets, plaster and paint to fire damaged dwelling
    31 CORINDA AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Two-storey detached dwelling, and associated retaining wall and fencing
    5 YERONGA AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Spa pool
    3 BIRNIE AV KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Internal alterations
    14 -18 HOLDEN ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Removal of one (1) regulated tree and five (5) significant trees
    4 MAY TCE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Removal of one (1) regulated tree and five (5) significant trees
    4 MAY TCE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Building alterations including internal fit-out, external modifications, and associated partial demolition of existing building
    14 -18 HOLDEN ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068;4 -6 HOLDEN ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068;8 HOLDEN ST KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

34 heritage places

  • Angove House (former Dwelling), Pembroke School14 - 18 Holden Street KENSINGTON PARKState heritage
  • Attached Houses4-5 Oval Terrace KENSINGTON PARKLocal heritage
  • Attached Houses40-44 and 46-50 Shipsters Road KENSINGTON PARKLocal heritage
  • Flats, former house - Seaton16 Toowong Avenue KENSINGTON PARKLocal heritage
  • Former Bus Depot6 Alpha Street KENSINGTON PARKLocal heritage
  • House8 Desaumarez Street KENSINGTON PARKLocal heritage
  • House9 Desaumarez Street KENSINGTON PARKLocal heritage
  • House365 Glynburn Road KENSINGTON PARKLocal heritage
  • House381 Glynburn Road KENSINGTON PARKLocal heritage
  • House2 Holden Street KENSINGTON PARKLocal heritage

Data sources & freshness

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

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 1.8 km away).

Coalition 42.5%Labor 57.5%

0.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +10.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Kensington ParkLabor 56.8% · Coalition 43.2% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
  • KensingtonLabor 62.9% · Coalition 37.1% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • TranmereLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Magill SouthLabor 53.5% · Coalition 46.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • NorwoodLabor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)1.6 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

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Burnside Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.