Kensington Park (SA)

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Based on evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Kensington Park has an estimated population of 3,244 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 617 people (23.5%) from the 2,627 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This change is calculated from a resident population of 3,241, estimated by Districts following analysis of the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, combined with an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density ratio of 2,949 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Kensington Park in the top quartile of national locations assessed by Districts. The 23.5% growth rate of the suburb of Kensington Park since the 2021 Census outperformed the SA3 area (5.0%) and the state, making it a regional growth leader. This population expansion was mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately of all population gains in recent times.

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Kensington Park features a highly educated workforce with a significant proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, and an estimated job growth of 8.6% over the past year, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,822 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 0.9% lower than the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation matches the Greater Adelaide average of 66.6%. Census data shows that a moderate 15.3% of residents worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns.

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The latest postcode level ATO data from Districts for financial year 2023 indicates that income in Kensington Park is exceptionally high compared to national levels, with a median of $54,435 and an average of $84,111. This is in contrast to Greater Adelaide, which has a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $59,971 (median) and $92,665 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and personal incomes in Kensington Park are situated around the 67th percentile nationally. The earnings distribution shows that the largest group is made up of 28.9% of residents (937 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, matching patterns in the wider metropolitan region where fall into this bracket. A notable of earners receive more than per week, reflecting pockets of wealth that support local business activity. After paying housing costs, residents keep of their income, indicating high purchasing power, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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Dwelling composition in Kensington Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 68.4% houses and 31.6% other options (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Adelaide metro's breakdown of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Kensington Park was significantly higher than the Adelaide metro average at 43.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (28.8%) or renters (28.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $2,300, well above the Adelaide metro average of $1,562. The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Kensington Park's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent costs are below the national figure of $375.

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Family households represent the majority of homes at 69.1%, consisting of 32.5% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.9%, with lone person households making up 26.2% and group households representing 4.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the average across Greater Adelaide.

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Educational qualifications in Kensington Park are significantly higher than broader benchmarks, with 50.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational lead positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways represent 20.1% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (10.7%).

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Public transport analysis shows 14 active stops operating in Kensington Park, consisting of a mix of buses. These stops are served by 21 individual routes, providing a total of 1,369 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents situated an average of 177 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode at 81%, followed by 10% utilizing buses and 4% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per home. Around 15.3% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health outcomes data reveals excellent results in Kensington Park, based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, with low rates of common health conditions across all age groups. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (1,952 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide.

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Kensington Park is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 33.6% of residents born overseas and 27.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religion, accounted for by 42.7% of the population. The most prominent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which makes up 0.6% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.

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With a median age of 42, Kensington Park is slightly older than Greater Adelaide's median of 39 and is higher than the national average of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is strongly represented at 17.5% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 35 - 44 cohort is less common at 10.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age cohort has increased from 16.1% to 17.5% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group rose from 10.7% to 11.8%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 13.8% to 12.7%. Demographic models suggest Kensington Park's age profile will change by . The + cohort is expected to grow by ( people), rising from to . This aging trend is clear, with people aged + making up of projected growth. Meanwhile, the to and to cohorts are projected to see population declines.

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Kensington Park currently has an estimated 103 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 71 children aged 0-2 and 47 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 16% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 101 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 307. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 5.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.