Kensington

WA 6151 · Eastern Perth

Modern Perth suburb with quality estates, schools & freeway access.

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Overall Livability
5.9 /10
Fair
$900k
Median House
$375/wk
Weekly Rent
4,627
Population
+4.6%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Kensington, WA

6151

The postcode for Kensington is 6151. Kensington is a suburb in Eastern Perth, WA, Australia, with a population of 4,627 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 6151

About Kensington

Modern Perth suburb with quality estates, schools & freeway access.

Kensington is a well-serviced suburban area of Perth offering modern estates, quality schools, shopping centres and convenient freeway access to the city.

family-friendly schools parks suburban community shopping transport

Great for

  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Affordability
  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Professionals · Singles · Students · Retirees

Livability

How Kensington scores across the categories that matter most.

5.9 /10
Fair overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Public Transport
7.7
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
2.4
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

12
parks
15
cafes
20
restaurants
5
bars
5
schools

Property Market

$900k
Median House
$540k
Median Unit
$375/wk
Median Rent
+4.6%
1 Year Growth
+28.0%
5 Year Growth

Median prices shown are indicative estimates only and not sourced from an official Valuer-General dataset for this state — treat as a rough guide.

Safety in Kensington

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
28 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 4,627
Median Age 38 years
Families 73.5%
Owner Occupiers 69.5%
Renters 27.3%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
5
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
7
Students
7

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Kensington?

Kensington is in postcode 6151, in WA, Australia.

Where is Kensington?

Kensington is a suburb in WA, within the Eastern Perth local government area, Australia.

Is Kensington a good place to live?

Kensington has an overall livability score of 5.9 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.