SA5068· Pop. 12,648Norwood Payneham and St Peters

KENSINGTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,650,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

1.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

19.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for KENSINGTON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KENSINGTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$590/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+11.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

10.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.55%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+0.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

65 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$798k

2021

$1610k

2022

$1710k

2023

$2368k

2024

$2004k

2025

$1380k

2026

$1650k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KENSINGTON is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 1.9% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 19.6% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,725/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.2%

62.8% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

11%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

46.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

130 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

5.0 km

Inner city

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

64 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

13.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,200/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5068

🏫2 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Marryatville Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1127

Trinity Gardens School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 1103

🎓Secondary (2)

Marryatville High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1120

Mary MacKillop College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1077

📚Combined (2)

Pembroke School

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1171

Loreto College

Catholic · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1098

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

83/ 100

0.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier

1116ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

45/ 100

🚆 5 train🚌 55 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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