Stickybeak

Kensington 2033 suburb insights

Postcode 2033 covers Kensington, a residential suburb within the Randwick local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Kensington across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Kensington?

Can I afford Kensington?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Kensington? Based on the suburb median of $1,000,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,936/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
53.8%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$800,000 loan
20% deposit ($200,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 54% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Kensington53.8%
Sydney median income55.0%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Kensington?

Rental market in Kensington

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 153 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$850per week
Sep 2025 · 153 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $650 per week (52 bonds)Mar 23: $775 per week (79 bonds)Jun 23: $765 per week (80 bonds)Sep 23: $775 per week (102 bonds)Dec 23: $850 per week (81 bonds)Mar 24: $850 per week (124 bonds)Jun 24: $850 per week (89 bonds)Sep 24: $838 per week (140 bonds)Dec 24: $820 per week (107 bonds)Mar 25: $850 per week (115 bonds)Jun 25: $830 per week (92 bonds)Sep 25: $850 per week (153 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Kingsford2032
$875▲$25
1.5 km away
Waterloo2017
$1,130▲$280
1.8 km away
Rosebery2018
$1,000▲$150
1.9 km away
Clovelly2031
$875▲$25
2.4 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Kensington Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Kensington

36
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Alexandria station · 2.6 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 25 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Alexandria station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

Change

How might Kensington change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2033

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2033. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Kensington change?

Investor activity in Kensington

2033 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

Three steps to move from research to action.

1
Get pre-approved

Know your budget before you inspect. A pre-approval letter strengthens your offer.

Read our guides
2
Set a listings alert

See new listings in Kensington under the median ($2,046,000).

Search on Domain
3
Join the contract-review waitlist

Have your Section 66W reviewed before you sign.

Join the waitlist

Track Kensington.

Get one email when Kensington's prices, FHB eligibility, or strata health change. No newsletter, no upsell, unsubscribe with one click.

Compare Kensington with another suburb

Also in Randwick

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Randwick postcodes, or explore the full Randwick suburb index.

Clovelly 2031Coogee 2034Kingsford 2032La Perouse 2036

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2033?
Kensington is the primary suburb with postcode 2033 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Kensington is the main locality.
Which local government area is Kensington in?
Kensington (2033) is located in the Randwick local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Kensington?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Kensington (2033) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Kensington flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Kensington. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Kensington?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Kensington (2033), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Kensington (2033) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Kensington (2033). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Kensington changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Kensington (2033) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Kensington in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Kensington 2033: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Randwick suburb index to compare nearby options.