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Kensington Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Kensington Compares
Kensington vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kensington | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,216 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $416 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,162 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3031 covers Kensington, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 4 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Melbourne.
According to the 2021 Census, Kensington has a population of 10,745 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $2,216, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 63 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Kensington includes a median weekly rent of $416, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,162, with 4,727 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Rental properties account for 50.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kensington scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Kensington include Kensington Primary School, Holy Rosary School and Kensington Community High School.
Kensington is part of the Melbourne City statistical area in Victoria.
Kensington Details
| Postcode | 3031 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 10,745 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,216/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,246/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $416 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,162 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 5027/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,727 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 63 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.7941207 |
| Longitude | 144.9276659 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 4 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Melbourne City |
| Local Government | Melbourne |
| Federal Electorate | Melbourne |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,562 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,120 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,688 (43.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,293 (21.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,096 (10.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,035 (9.6%) |
| Arthritis | 559 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 323 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 268 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 227 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 117 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 58 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 791 (16.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,549 (54.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,111 (23.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 222 (4.8%) |
Schools in Kensington
Suburbs Near Kensington
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.