Average rent in Kensington (NSW), NSW — 2026

Kensington (NSW) sits in the Randwick local government area, 5km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 11,809 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $500/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 55% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$500/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,809

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Sydney
5 km
Households renting
55%
Separate houses
20%
Flats / apartments
72%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Randwick

Renting in Kensington (NSW)

Kensington (NSW) sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $500/week — that's 18% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 55%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (72%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 45% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 5km from the Sydney CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kensington (NSW)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kensington (NSW), NSW was $500. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Kensington (NSW) rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Kensington (NSW) sat at $500 — 18% above the state average. The suburb is 5km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (20% separate houses, 72% flats here).
Which suburbs near Kensington (NSW) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kensington (NSW)'s $500/week (ABS 2021) include Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, Warnervale - Wadalba. Glebe - Forest Lodge, Baulkham Hills - East, Spring Farm sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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