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 · estimate
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.