8 min drive to Victoria Park + 5 min transfer + 16 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2496/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.7%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.6%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Kensington
Full-time 32.2%Part-time 20.6%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 45.1%
Dwelling Types
Kensington
House 81.8%Semi-detached 12.4%Flat/Unit 5.8%
Commute Mode
Kensington
Car 74.4%Transit 8.5%Bicycle 3.1%Walk 1.5%WFH 12.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.2%
England
6.2%
New Zealand
2.2%
South Africa
1.3%
India
1.0%
Language at Home
English only
89.7%
Mandarin
0.5%
Italian
0.3%
Arabic
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington
Is Kensington safe?
Kensington has a safety score of 40/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Victoria Park (22/100), Karawara (6/100), Como (WA) (39/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Kensington?
Median weekly rent in Kensington is $790/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Victoria Park ($795/wk), Karawara ($745/wk), Como (WA) ($850/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Kensington?
Kensington has a school rating of 68/100 across 3 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Kent Street Senior High School (Secondary), Kensington Primary School (Primary), Kensington Secondary School (Special). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Kensington from Perth CBD?
Kensington is 18 minutes by car, or 35 minutes by public transport, or 29 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Kensington affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Kensington is $1.7M, up 10.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $900K. For renters, median weekly rent is $790/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Victoria Park ($1.1M), Karawara ($963K), Como (WA) ($1.5M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/kensington
🌿 Nature & Outdoors🌳 Established🤝 Community🏡 Quiet Residential👨👩👧 Family Friendly
Kensington is a quiet, established suburb south of the Swan River with a strong family character and a surprisingly wild heart: the Kensington Bushland reserve sits right in the middle of the city. Tree-lined streets, hilly terrain, and distinctive character homes give it a charm that surprises newcomers. The suburb sits close to Victoria Park and has reasonable bus links, though aircraft noise from Perth Airport flight paths is a real drawback for some streets.
Property prices sit at a median of $1.66M and rent of $790/week, which is 62% above the Perth metro median. Expect a 18-minute drive to the CBD (or 35 min via public transport), and most residents drive (63%). Crime levels are moderate, and the 40/100 safety score is 12 points below the metro mean of 52. School quality is well above average, with 3 schools holding a combined 68/100 rating. At a median age of 38, households here bring in $2,496/week.
“Amazing to think this is Kensington Bushland, right in the middle of the city.”— 63 upvotes in community discussion