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SA · Burnside Council

Kensington Park, SA, 5068

Current weather

11.2°CThunderstorm

87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 12.8° / 10.1° today · 27.9 mm rain

Desirability index

98/100

#4 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kensington Park is a smaller suburban community in the Burnside area, home to around 2,627 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 51 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 19.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $555 (flats $500, houses $850), median house prices near $2,518,000 (down 10% recently), 14 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

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)
46 / 252 / 54

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)
$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.

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)
51
Against the person
7
Against property
44
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 375 residents
State safety percentile
25.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
39
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

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

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Median school ICSEA
1,171
  • Pembroke SchoolCombined · ICSEA 1171

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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

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

252 planning-related records

2026· 28 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Additions and alterations to existing dwelling, new linked garage, deck, swimming pool, habitable building (pool house) including pool equipment/pump store, and associated retaining walls and fencing
    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 5068Under Assessment
  • 3 x verandah
    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 5068Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, deck, carport, front fence 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· 47 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 5068Under Assessment
  • 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

  • October 2025

  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including internal alterations and rear extension; verandah; and carport
    66 SHIPSTERS RD KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
  • Removal of one (1) significant tree - Melia azedarach (white cedar)
    24 MAY TCE KENSINGTON PARK SA 5068Decision Made
2024· 41 proposals

41 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 41 proposals

41 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 44 proposals

44 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 50 proposals

50 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

68 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench (8)
  • Altitude Climbing and FitnessBicycle
  • Electric Bikes SuperstoreBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (6)
  • Bus stop
  • Stop 10 Kensington Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 11 Kensington Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 11 Magill Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 12 Kensington Road - North sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

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)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

52 state heritage places

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Green cover

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

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
98.0/100
Cohort rank
#4 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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