Suburb comparison
Kensington vs Randwick — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Kensington commands a $520K premium on median property price over Randwick; Kensington is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Randwick has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Randwick
Kensington
2033
Randwick
Randwick
2031
Choose Kensington if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Randwick if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- Randwick leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Kensington or Randwick more expensive?
- Kensington has the higher median house price ($4.19M) compared with $3.67M in Randwick.
- Which is better for renters — Kensington or Randwick?
- Median weekly rent is $800/wk in Kensington and $850/wk in Randwick, making Kensington the more affordable rental market.
- Is Kensington or Randwick at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Kensington vs Randwick?
- Kensington has 1 school in the postcode, and Randwick has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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