NSW Property Intelligence
KensingtonNSW 2033
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Kensington is home to ~11,927 residents (median age 32), with 55% of households renting.
Rent in Kensington
The median house rent in Kensington is $1180/week (87 new leases). Units have a median of $850/week (889 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2033, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $470/wk | $750/wk |
| 2 | $950/wk | $850/wk |
| 3 | $1255/wk | $1200/wk |
| 4+ | $1600/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Kensington fall in the intake zones of Randwick High School, Daceyville Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Randwick High School#396 of 2159 in NSW
- Daceyville Public School#661 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Kensington has 7 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 2 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Goodstart Early Learning Kensington, Kensington Castle Early Education Centre, Kensington Castle Early Education Centre.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Kensington Light Rail (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include East Lakes Shopping Centre, Randwick Plaza, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre. 6 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Kensington (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 71 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 47 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25 | Upward |
Development activity
98 development applications were lodged in Kensington over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Kensington — quick answers
What is the median rent in Kensington?
Houses in Kensington (postcode 2033) have a median asking rent of $1180/week; units have a median of $850/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Kensington?
Kensington addresses can be zoned for Randwick High School, Daceyville Public School. Randwick High School ranks in roughly the top 18% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Kensington?
Kensington has 7 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 2 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Kensington to the Sydney CBD?
From Kensington Light Rail, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 20 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Kensington?
98 development applications were lodged in Kensington in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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