Kensington Park

SA 5068 • Greater Adelaide

2,627
Population (2021)
$46,176
Median Income
1.10 km²
Area
93m
Elevation

About Kensington Park

Kensington Park is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Burnside (City) area. With a population of 2,627 and a median income of $46,176, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.10 km² at an elevation of 93m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Kensington Park combines affordability with quality of life.

Kensington Park falls under postcode 5068 and is governed by Burnside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dunstan electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5068
Urban Area
Burnside
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.92°, 138.65°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.10 km²
Elevation
93m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    Magill Road 398, Kensington Park SA 5068

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,300
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,526
Census 2021
2,627
4.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,388
Income 2021
$46,176
23.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,698
Born Overseas 858

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 184
  • 2. England 111
  • 3. India 61
  • 4. Malaysia 49
  • 5. Italy 48
  • 6. Sri Lanka 35
  • 7. Vietnam 32
  • 8. New Zealand 27
  • 9. South Korea 22
  • 10. Hong Kong 21
  • 11. Greece 16
  • 12. Iran 13
  • 13. United States 13
  • 14. South Africa 11
  • 15. Scotland 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 872
Australian 639
Chinese 343
Italian 266
Irish 243
Scottish 217
German 144
Greek 95
Indian 83
Dutch 43

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,085
Both parents born in Australia
1,139
Both parents born overseas
328
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.2%
Christianity
40.5%
Buddhism
3.3%
Hinduism
2.6%
Islam
1.3%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
89 (3.4%)
5-14 years
303 (11.5%)
15-19 years
236 (9.0%)
20-24 years
187 (7.1%)
25-34 years
281 (10.7%)
35-44 years
287 (10.9%)
45-54 years
355 (13.5%)
55-64 years
361 (13.7%)
65-74 years
286 (10.9%)
75-84 years
174 (6.6%)
85+ years
57 (2.2%)

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