Kensington, Australia

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

9,719 Population 6,436/sq mi density

49 ft Elevation 15 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$42,115 median income, 4.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$234,400 home value, $1,172/mo rent

Kensington, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$42,115

44% below

$42,115 per capita

Home Value

$234,400

17% below

Median Rent

$1,172/mo

1% above

Unemployment

4.3%

19% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Kensington a Good Place to Live?

3.4 / 5.0 — Good

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

Economy & Jobs

Kensington residents earn a median household income of $42,115 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,115. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 923 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kensington is $234,400 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,172/month.

Climate & Weather

Kensington has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,719

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density6,436/mi²

Foreign Born31.1%

Economy

Median Income$42,115

Per Capita$42,115

Unemployment4.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$810

Housing

B+

Home Value$234,400

Rent$1,172

Ownership49.8%

Housing Units3,888

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation49 ft

Did You Know?

31.1% of residents are foreign-born.