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SA · Burnside Council

Kensington Gardens, SA, 5068

Current weather

10.5°CThunderstorm

87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 12.2° / 9.5° today · 27.9 mm rain

Desirability index

97.4/100

#6 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Kensington Gardens is a smaller suburban community in the Burnside area, home to around 2,498 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 54 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 21.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $590 (flats $570, houses $790), median house prices near $2,337,500 (up 20% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
2,498
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$1,571
Dwelling vacancy
9.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
110 of 1,188
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
55.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
59 / 225 / 354

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$570
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$790
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$590
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
30
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$2,337,500
Median price change
+19.6%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
54
Against the person
6
Against property
48
Rate per 1,000 residents
21.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 416 residents
State safety percentile
29.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
39
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental11
  • Other Theft12
  • Sct - Residence7
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
  • Theft From Shop4

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
  • Kensington Gardens Preschool430 The ParadePreschools

Data sources & freshness

  • Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 14 Kensington Rd - North side
  • Stop 15 Kensington Rd - North side
  • Stop 15 The Parade - South side
  • Stop 16 Glynburn Rd - East side
  • Stop 16 The Parade - South side

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Vms TrailerMagill Road, Birkinshaw Av09 Jun 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

246 planning-related records

2026· 27 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and fencing
    33 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Construction of single storey dwelling with associated fencing
    296 GLYNBURN RD KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
  • The Tree is a significant Eucalyptus Robustus. Pruning of the tree will extend its safe usefull life expectancy and mitigate moderate risk. After pruning risk will be reduced to low level. During the past 12 months a significant branch has fallen and insurance claim. Work includes removal of all major dead wood. selective pruning to reduce terminal weight loading by 10-15%, target pruning to mitigate hazards, selective reduction by 15% ti improve canopy balance, removal of deformed, suppressed o
    11 PEROOMBA AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Dwelling addition, building alterations, replacement building (verandah) and Partial demolition
    53B MYALL AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Dwelling additions and alterations, verandah
    UNIT 2 2 COOLIBAH AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • STORE ROOM
    35 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Land division to create two (2) allotments from one (1) existing allotment
    21 ROSLIND ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Land Division (Community Title) - creating two (2) allotments and common property from one (1)
    27 SANDFORD ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Two (2) single storey dwellings including retaining walls, fencing and swimming pool
    10 COOLIBAH AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    UNIT 4 6 PEROOMBA AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 2 400 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Verandah
    21 FORT AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Opening Roof
    11A ELLERSLIE ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Removal of a significant tree (Eucalyptus leucoxylon – South Australian Blue Gum)
    UNIT 5 9 COOLIBAH AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Replacement building
    432 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Verandah
    UNIT 1 5 PEROOMBA AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • enlarge existing kitchen window opening, replace kitchen window with new window and door
    UNIT 3 11 CUTHERO TCE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Two (2) single storey detached dwellings, one (1) swimming pool with safety barriers, retaining walls and fencing
    450 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Deck
    UNIT 4 16 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Removal of one (1) Regulated Tree - Eucalyptus leucoxylon (SA Blue Gum)
    37 WEST TCE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Demolition of existing dwelling and associated ancillary structures and construction of a two-storey detached dwelling with basement, swimming pool with safety barriers, outbuilding (shed) retaining walls, fencing and removal of one (1) regulated tree
    31A BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
  • replace beams of the front balcony
    2A WHITE AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Removal of a Significant Tree - Lemon scented gum (Corymbia citriodora)
    13 MYALL AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment

  • January 2026

  • Verandah
    UNIT 4 9 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Two (2) two storey detached dwellings, retaining walls and fencing
    21 ROSLIND ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Carport, alterations to existing dwelling, and associated partial demolition of building
    72 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Replacing the existing failing retaining with new concrete sleeper retaining and PVC coated chain wire fence
    432 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
2025· 42 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Tree-damaging activity comprising tree pruning in relation to a significant River Red Gum street tree adjacent 364 Glynburn Road, Kensington Gardens (Forestree ID 428787)
    364 GLYNBURN RD KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Ancillary Accommodation and outbuilding (workshop) in rear yard
    50 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Swimming Pool
    33 LINCOLN ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • covered pergola built area 8.64 sq meters
    UNIT 4 14 PEROOMBA AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made

  • October 2025

  • Pruning of four (4) significant trees - Eucalyptus camaldulensis (river red gums)
    385 KENSINGTON RD KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Removal of one (1) significant tree - Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle)
    451 THE PARADE KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, ancillary accommodation, carport, outbuilding, swimming pool with safety barriers, retaining walls, fencing and associated demolition works
    25 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
  • VERANDAH
    35 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Land Division creating 1 into 2
    33 LINCOLN ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made

  • September 2025

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, associated partial demolition of the Local Heritage Place, deck, verandah, screen fencing, and removal of one (1) significant Phoenix canariensis (Date Palm) tree
    48 MYALL AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Under Assessment
  • Replacement Building - Outbuilding (Shed)
    24 BRIGALOW AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    19 ROSLIND ST KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
  • Install heritage plaque to the front fence of the property (State Heritage Place)
    2 LEONORE AV KENSINGTON GARDENS SA 5068Decision Made
2024· 43 proposals

43 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 42 proposals

42 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 34 proposals

34 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 57 proposals

57 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

97 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Brumby's BakeryBakery
  • Bbq (4)
  • Crystal Nails and BeautyBeauty salon
  • Bench (28)
  • Bicycle Parking (10)
  • Stop 13 Kensington Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 14 Kensington Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 14 Magill Road - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 15 Kensington Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 15 Magill Road - South East sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

80 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
97.4/100
Cohort rank
#6 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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