Kensington, Australia

Full City Profile

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

601 Population 2/sq mi density

115 ft Elevation 35 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.1 / 5.0

$18,894 median income, 8.4% unemployment

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

Kensington, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$18,894

75% below

$18,894 per capita

Home Value

$140,800

50% below

Median Rent

$704/mo

39% below

Unemployment

8.4%

133% above

Avg Temperature

71°F

345 sunny days/yr

Is Kensington a Good Place to Live?

2.3 / 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 $18,894 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,894. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 57 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kensington is $140,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $704/month.

Climate & Weather

Kensington has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population601

Median Age47.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born10.7%

Economy

Median Income$18,894

Per Capita$18,894

Unemployment8.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$363

Housing

Home Value$140,800

Rent$704

Ownership78.6%

Housing Units240

Climate

Avg Temp71°F

Sunny Days345/yr

Rain26.3 in/yr

Elevation115 ft

Did You Know?

10.7% of residents are foreign-born.