Kensington, WA 6151 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kensington is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6151, home to 4,627 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Victoria Park local government area and roughly 3 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,627
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,496 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,072 /week
- Median family income
- $3,337 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- South Perth
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Swan
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $375 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Wesley College
- Hensman Street Elementary
- South Perth Primary School
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School
- Collier Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 41 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 115 bus stops
- Addison St After Hampden St
- Addison St After Angelo St
- Addison St After Elizabeth St
- Angelo St After Sandgate St
- Angelo St After Norfolk St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 6.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 97.6% of the 1,868 resolvable premises in Kensington. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 97.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 28,304 across the Cannington District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 12,938 theft, 5,751 violent offences, 2,969 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kensington?
Kensington (WA 6151) had 4,627 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the South Perth local government area.
What is the median rent in Kensington?
The median advertised rent in Kensington is $375/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kensington?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kensington covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Wesley College (0.4 km), Hensman Street Elementary (0.7 km), South Perth Primary School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kensington?
Kensington is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kensington?
Across the surrounding area, 28,304 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (12,938), violent (5,751), property damage (2,969). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kensington?
In Kensington, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (6.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kensington?
115 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kensington centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 41 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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