Kensington, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kensington, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
| Locality | Kensington |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Randwick City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.913 |
| Longitude | 151.21901 |
| Population | 15,021 |
| Density | 5668.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 2033 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 5 km south |
Kensington is a locality in the Randwick City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 15,021. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 5668.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km south of Sydney. Kensington is located at 33.9130°S, 151.2190°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2033.
Kensington unfolds as a verdant tapestry, where the gentle slopes of the Inner West meet the more undulating terrain climbing towards the coast. It lies 2.2 km west-north-west of Randwick, NSW (from Randwick, NSW: bearing 286°T), and is situated 5.1 km south of Sydney. Here, the air often carries the faint, salty tang of the nearby Pacific, a whisper of the ocean that shapes the broader character of this land. Mature jacarandas, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sky, punctuate the streetscapes, and in spring, they erupt in a riot of lavender that carpets the footpaths in ephemeral glory. This is a place of established gardens, where the scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine mingles with the distant hum of the city, a subtle symphony of urban life and natural grace.
The story of Kensington is one deeply entwined with the history of Sydney's expansion, its origins tied to pastoral pursuits and the gradual subdivision of large estates. Its economy, once reliant on the land, has long since transformed, now anchored by the bustling presence of the University of New South Wales and the associated research institutions that draw a vibrant, international population. This academic hub injects a youthful energy into Kensington, fostering a lively café culture and a diverse culinary scene. The iconic Kensington Oval, a focal point for local sport and community gatherings, stands as a quiet testament to the enduring traditions that continue to colour everyday life in this dynamic corner of Randwick City.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kensington, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kensington, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kensington includes the postcode (2033), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Randwick City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kensington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |