$500 —
Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $515
- 2021: $500
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Kensington · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Housing & Dwellings in Kensington
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Flats and apartments make up 72.1% of the homes in Kensington, creating a high-density living environment. This is a place where renting is very common and housing costs are high compared to the rest of the state.
$500
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- $100–$121: 37 areas
- $121–$143: 11 areas
- $143–$164: 27 areas
- $164–$186: 32 areas
- $186–$207: 63 areas
- $207–$229: 57 areas
- $229–$250: 59 areas
- $250–$271: 158 areas
- $271–$293: 106 areas
- $293–$314: 178 areas
- $314–$336: 149 areas
- $336–$357: 207 areas
- $357–$379: 179 areas
- $379–$400: 182 areas
- $400–$421: 312 areas
- $421–$443: 103 areas
- $443–$464: 158 areas
- $464–$486: 69 areas
- $486–$507: 85 areas
- $507–$529: 38 areas
- $529–$550: 32 areas
- $550–$571: 45 areas
- $571–$593: 19 areas
- $593–$614: 34 areas
- $614–$636: 8 areas
- $636–$657: 11 areas
- $657–$679: 5 areas
- $679–$700: 28 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Kensington — higher than 88% of areas.
| Kensington | $500 |
|---|---|
| 2033, NSW | $500 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,800, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Weekly rents are also much higher than most areas, typically costing $500 per week.
$2,800 —
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: $2,600
- 2021: $2,800
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Kensington, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $550–$749 (25%) and $750 or more (15%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Kensington, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 46%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (13%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in the rest of Australia, with 55.3% of households renting. This is alongside a much lower rate of outright home ownership compared to most areas, at 24.1%.
55.3% —
Higher than 92% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 58.1%
- 2021: 55.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
24.1% —
Lower than 75% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 21.6%
- 2021: 24.1%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Kensington, Rented is the majority at 55%; Owned outright is next at 24%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are far less common here than across the state, making up only 20.4% of homes. Because there are so few large homes, the number of people per bedroom is a little above the state average.
1.00 —
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 1.10
- 2021: 1.00
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
20.4% —
Lower than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 18.6%
- 2021: 20.4%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
36.0% —
Lower than 95% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 33.8%
- 2021: 36.0%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Kensington, Flat or apartment is the majority at 72%; Separate house is next at 20%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Kensington, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 3 bedrooms (20%) and 1 bedroom (17%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Kensington [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/118021564/kensington/topic/housing-dwellings