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Kensington

QLD 4670 • Queensland

722
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
15.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralGrowth SuburbAffordable
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About Kensington

Kensington is a mixed-use rural locality in Queensland's Bundaberg Region, located approximately 10 kilometres south-west of Bundaberg's CBD. Covering 15.6 square kilometres, it had a population of around 720 at the 2021 Census. Kensington is notable for being home to Bundaberg Airport, which provides regional air connections to Brisbane and other Queensland cities.

Traditionally an agricultural and semi-rural area on the outskirts of Bundaberg, Kensington is seeing gradual residential development as the region grows. The surrounding Bundaberg Region is well known for its sugar cane farming, fruit and vegetable production, and the iconic Bundaberg Rum distillery. Residents benefit from a relaxed rural lifestyle with access to Bundaberg's full range of urban services, schools, and healthcare within a short drive.

Kensington falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by the Bundaberg Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Burnett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4670
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bundaberg
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Burnett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.89°, 152.30°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.64 km²
Population Density
46 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4670

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4670, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,872
Median 2023–24
$50,723
▲ 21.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,074

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4670; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Sunbus Bundaberg regional routes — Bundaberg CBD 20–30 min

Commute to Bundaberg CBD

Distance
10 km
By Train
No direct train; Bundaberg Station is in the CBD (~10 km)
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Bundaberg Airport is located in the suburb for regional air travel

Walkability Car-Dependent

Semi-rural locality; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
722
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Bundaberg Local Government Area, which contains Kensington. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
490 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
238.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 120.4%
Non-FV assault
670.3 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Up 64.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.2% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
364.3 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Up 14.8%
View all offence categories for Bundaberg →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kensington QLD located? +

Kensington is a rural locality 10 km south-west of Bundaberg CBD in Queensland's Bundaberg Region, approximately 356 km north of Brisbane.

Is Bundaberg Airport in Kensington? +

Yes — Bundaberg Airport is located within the Kensington locality, providing regional air services to Brisbane and other destinations.

What is the population of Kensington QLD? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kensington QLD had a population of approximately 722 residents across its 15.6 km² area.

What LGA is Kensington QLD in? +

Kensington QLD is in the Bundaberg Region local government area in central Queensland.

Is Kensington a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kensington is part of the Bundaberg LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Kensington? +

Kensington had a population of 722 at the 2021 Census.