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Kensington Grove QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kensington Grove, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kensington Grove QLD is 2,050 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kensington Grove is $797 per week ($41,444 per year). Median rent in Kensington Grove is $368 per week ($1,595 per month). Kensington Grove has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Kensington Grove has a population density of 212.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kensington Grove is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kensington Grove is $1,690.

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Kensington Grove Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kensington Grove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$797/wk

$41,444 per year

#3637 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$368/wk

$1,595 per month

#2819 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,690/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Kensington Grove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (1,034) Female 49.6% (1,018)

Population Density

212.4

people per km²

2,050 people · 9.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,092

Family income/wk

Kensington Grove Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kensington Grove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

29.0% 174 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

71.0% 425 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kensington Grove Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kensington Grove Religion

No Religion

52.5%

Catholic

15.3%

Anglican

13.4%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Not stated

5.3%

Lutheran

3.7%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Othr Christian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kensington Grove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kensington Grove Languages Spoken at Home

German

36.4%

Other

36.4%

Thai

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kensington Grove Employment

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Employed full-time

42.5% 614 people

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Employed part-time

19.8% 286 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 67 people

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Not in labour force

33.1% 478 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kensington Grove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Certificate I/II

6.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

Postgraduate Degree

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kensington Grove Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.8%

Community & Personal Service

17.8%

Professionals

14.9%

Managers

12.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Labourers

8.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.6%

Sales Workers

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kensington Grove Field of Study

Engineering

23.4%

Management & Commerce

20.3%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Education

10.7%

Health

9.5%

Architecture & Building

6.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.9%

Creative Arts

1.6%

Information Technology

1.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kensington Grove Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kensington Grove Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

1.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kensington Grove Marital Status

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Married

51.9% 822

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Separated

2.9% 46

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Divorced

8.1% 128

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Widowed

2.9% 46

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Never married

34.2% 541

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kensington Grove Ancestry

Australian

31.0%

English

30.5%

Scottish

8.7%

German

8.6%

Irish

8.1%

Other

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.2%

Dutch

2.1%

Italian

1.1%

New Zealander

1.1%

Welsh

0.9%

Filipino

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kensington Grove School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.7%

Secondary — Government

24.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Pre-school

8.0%

Primary — Catholic

6.9%

Vocational Education

6.1%

Secondary — Catholic

3.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kensington Grove Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.1% 282

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No need for assistance

92.9% 3,705

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kensington Grove Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.5% 161

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Not a volunteer

89.5% 1,368

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kensington Grove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.3%

$300-$449/mo

1.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.0%

$600-$799/mo

3.6%

$800-$999/mo

4.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kensington Grove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.2%

Did not go to work

12.0%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Truck

2.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Other

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kensington Grove Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.0%

1 vehicle

17.8%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

22.8%

4+ vehicles

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kensington Grove Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.4%

2 bedrooms

3.8%

3 bedrooms

25.1%

4 bedrooms

54.4%

5 bedrooms

12.4%

6+ bedrooms

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kensington Grove Population Mobility

10.8%

moved in the last year

44.3%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kensington Grove Indigenous Population

4.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

191

Indigenous residents

3,806

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kensington Grove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

262

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kensington Grove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.8%

$3,500+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kensington Grove Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.2%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

13.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kensington Grove Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.2% 18

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.7% 11

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Previously served

6.2% 95

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Never served

91.9% 1,411

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kensington Grove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.4% 190

—

Did not provide

87.6% 1,337

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kensington Grove Children Ever Born

No children

28.0%

1 child

15.7%

2 children

28.5%

3 children

20.1%

4 children

6.2%

5+ children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kensington Grove When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kensington Grove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kensington Grove Household Size

1 person

13.0%

2 persons

35.8%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

18.5%

5 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kensington Grove Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,748

Moved from QLD

144

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kensington Grove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Step family — no other children

16.6%

Blended family — no other children

5.4%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kensington Grove Schools

schools nearby

government

969

avg ICSEA score

551

total students

Hatton Vale State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 551 students

969

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kensington Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,042/wk

Median Rent $368/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Kensington Grove

Your weekly income

≈ $8,849/month

Median rent $368/wk

Left after rent $1,674/wk

Rent share 18.0%

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Kensington Grove vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,027 Income: $659/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 1,029 Income: $495/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 1,029 Income: $956/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 1,042 Income: $572/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 1,051 Income: $901/wk Rent: $365/wk

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Pop: 1,062 Income: $819/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kensington Grove

What is the population of Kensington Grove QLD?

The population of Kensington Grove QLD is 2,050 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 212.4 people per km².Kensington Grove is ranked #2,983 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kensington Grove?

The median personal income in Kensington Grove QLD is $797 per week, or $41,444 per year.The median household income is $2,042 per week.Family income is $2,092 per week.Kensington Grove is ranked #3,637 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kensington Grove?

Median rent in Kensington Grove QLD is $368 per week ($1,595 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Kensington Grove ranks #2,819 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kensington Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kensington Grove QLD is $1,690. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kensington Grove?

The median age in Kensington Grove QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kensington Grove a good suburb to live in?

Kensington Grove is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,050.The median income is $797/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31508. All dollar figures in AUD.