Kensington, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

15,021 Population 7/sq mi density

95 ft Elevation 29 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$31,873 median income, 6.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$281,600 home value, $1,408/mo rent

Kensington, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$31,873

58% below

$31,873 per capita

Home Value

$281,600

0% below

Median Rent

$1,408/mo

21% above

Unemployment

6.0%

67% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

334 sunny days/yr

Is Kensington a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kensington residents earn a median household income of $31,873 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,873. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,427 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kensington is $281,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,408/month.

Climate & Weather

Kensington has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,021

Median Age32.0 yrs

Density7/mi²

Foreign Born44.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$31,873

Per Capita$31,873

Unemployment6.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$613

Housing

Home Value$281,600

Rent$1,408

Ownership43.9%

Housing Units6,008

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days334/yr

Rain31.3 in/yr

Elevation95 ft

Did You Know?

44.9% of residents are foreign-born.