Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Kensington
2 km²
Rapidly shifting demographics have turned Kensington into a high-earning hub of young professionals since 2011. The typical resident is now 35, and a huge 54.7% of adults hold a university degree, which helps explain why incomes have climbed so sharply. It is a place of small households and high mobility, where nearly half the population has moved in within the last five years. Most of the 10,745 residents live in townhouses or apartments in a highly walkable inner-city setting.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with children and seniors both making up a much smaller share of the population than usual. People in de facto relationships are well above the national figure at 20.5%.
About 31.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly higher than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
A quarter of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure. This includes Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese speakers.
The area is far more likely to be non-religious than the rest of the country, with 57.2% reporting no religion—a figure that rose 20 points since 2011.
Kensington is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 82.0%.
Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with the typical family earning $3,063 a week. One in four people earns $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas at 11.5%. Conversely, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average.
Volunteering is more common here than elsewhere, but residents are much less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework than the national average.
First Nations residents are far older and have much higher personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates compared to the state and national figures.
Homes are small, with a typical size of 2.1 people, and 34.9% of residents live alone—well above the national average.
Renting is very common, with 49.1% of households renting, far above the state figure. Detached houses are rare, as most people live in townhouses or flats.
Working from home is a major trend, with 46.5% of the workforce doing so. While 16.9% of homes have no car, public transport use has fallen significantly since 2011.
The community is very mobile, with 49.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.3% of the population.
The workforce is highly active, with 74.8% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed full-time in professional, technical, or health roles.
The area is in the top 10% for overall advantage, reflecting its highly skilled workforce and strong economic standing.
The area sees a little more rain than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 20.4 degrees.
Kensington is a walker's paradise where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks.