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Kensington, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Kensington is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 601. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
601 Population 2/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$18,894 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$18,894 median income, 8.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population601
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,894
Per Capita$18,894
Unemployment8.4%

Housing

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Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership78.6%
Housing Units240

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population601
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates-24.9171°, 152.3182°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,894
Median Age47.0 years

About Kensington

Kensington is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 601. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Kensington has a population of 601 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

601
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
289.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kensington vs Australia Average

The median household income in Kensington is $18,894, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,894 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $363, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 57 business establishments.

Income: Kensington vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,894
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,894
Avg Weekly Wage$363

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kensington is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 78.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 240 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.6%
Owner-Occupied78.6%
Renter-Occupied21.4%
Housing Units240

Property Tax

Climate in Kensington

Kensington has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.1°C), the coldest is Jul (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 21.4° / 30.7° 135.7
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.5° 164.8
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.5° 106.5
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 17.6° / 27.8° 45.3
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.5° / 25.2° 64.2
Jun 17.4°C / 63°F 12° / 22.9° 55.6
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.8° 24.9
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 11.1° / 23.9° 32.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 14.1° / 26.1° 38.2
Oct 22°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.4° 69.8
Nov 24°C / 75°F 19° / 29° 73.1
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 20.6° / 30° 111.9
Kensington has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area289.0 sq mi (748.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-24.9171°N, 152.3182°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2016.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 101 km
Aug 13, 2016 111 km ENE of Agnes Water, Australia M4.6 133 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 173 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 228 km
1980 Simon Category 2 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in

Kensington has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Kensington

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Bundy good times and greatest hits, greatest hits AAC 130 kbps
Gin Gin's Own 104.9 community MP3 128 kbps
CherbOURg Radio community, indigenous AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Kensington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bert Hinkler House
Bundaberg Museum
Bundaberg Railway Museum
Fairymead House Museum
Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Libraries in Kensington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bundaberg Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kensington

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's markets

Breweries in Kensington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
384 North Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Kensington

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kensington

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bundaberg AirportBDBMedium Airport
Hervey Bay AirportHVBMedium Airport
Agnes Water private AirportSmall Airport
Aquila AirfieldSmall Airport
Biggenden AirportSmall Airport
Bully Yard private AirfieldSmall Airport
Childers AirportSmall Airport
Gayndah AirportGAHSmall Airport
Maryborough AirportMBHSmall Airport
Monduran AirportSmall Airport
North Gregory/Elliott FieldSmall Airport
Pacific Haven AirportSmall Airport
private airfield agnes watersSmall Airport
private airstrip agnes watersSmall Airport
private runway agnes watersSmall Airport
Toby's Gap AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kensington

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health First Bundaberg

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kensington

What is the population of Kensington?

Kensington has a population of 601 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 289.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kensington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,894, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kensington?

Kensington has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kensington?

The job market in Kensington faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $363. There are 57 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kensington?

The median home value in Kensington is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 78.6%.

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