Moving to Kensington WA 6151
What the official numbers say about living in Kensington — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $375 a week, against a median household income of $2,496 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 28% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Kensington grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,551 → 4,627 people).
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Kensington sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (74% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Victoria Park, 2.2 km north-east.
Nearest metro station: Perth Underground, 4.1 km north-west.
Nearest railway halt: Canning Junction, 5.6 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Causeway Bus Station, 1.7 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mends Street Jetty, 3 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 8.7 km north-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 4 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 39 schools · 141 cafes & restaurants · 15 supermarkets · 55 parks — see them all on the Kensington profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kensington Primary School 200 m · Kensington Secondary School 550 m · Kent Street Senior High School 1.1 km · Regent College 1.4 km · Collier Primary School 1.4 km · Victoria Park Christian School 1.4 km · Victoria Park Primary School 1.5 km · Wesley College 1.6 km
Groceries: IGA Express 600 m · Farmer Jack's 1.4 km · Kai Supermarket 1.7 km · Coles 1.8 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · Coles 1.9 km · East Victoria Park IGA 2 km · Tucker Fresh IGA Exchange 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Bill McGrath Reserve 350 m · David Vincent Reserve 450 m · Mackie Street Park 600 m · Moresby Street Reserve 650 m · Gwenyfred Reserve 700 m · Leonard Heights Park 850 m · Gloucester Street Park 900 m · Harold Rossiter Park 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Kensington, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Rainbow Lorikeet · Willie Wagtail · Red Wattlebird · Australian Raven · Australian White Ibis.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Kensington, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington here | 4,627 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Victoria Park | 9,334 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
| South Perth | 12,596 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| East Victoria Park | 10,569 | — | 9/10 | 5% |
| Como | 14,786 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Burswood | 2,779 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Karawara | 1,842 | — | 6/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be South Perth — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Swan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6151 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Kensington profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $375 a week, and about 28% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,551 people to 4,627. It sits about 4 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Victoria Park station is roughly 2.2 km away. Local government is South Perth council, and the federal seat is Swan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Kensington vs Burswood · Kensington vs Karawara.
Nearby guides: Victoria Park · South Perth · East Victoria Park · Como · Burswood · Karawara.
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