Kensington

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Kensington is a lively inner suburb of Sydney, known for its diverse population and proximity to major landmarks like the University of New South Wales and Centennial Park. With a balance of residential, academic, and commercial spaces, it offers a welcoming atmosphere to students, families, and visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
11,927
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.92°, 151.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,587
Local Cost
$2,340
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
97
English
99
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
138 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
156
Coworking
2
Cafes
65
Nightlife
9
Parks
80
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
862.0
Airport
SYD
Distance
5 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 93 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.