Browse Units & Apartments in Kensington
Kensington, SA 5068
Overview
Kensington lies just 5 km east of Adelaide’s CBD and is distinguished by its diagonal street pattern, designed to minimise crossings of Second Creek. The suburb boasts a rich mix of heritage‑listed homes, many of the original brick residences built from the 1840s onward, alongside former shop fronts that have been adapted for modern living. A historic tram line, first horse‑drawn in 1878 and later electrified, still provides direct access along High Street to the city centre.
Residents enjoy leafy green spaces such as Borthwick Park, where Second Creek winds through river red‑gums, and the small Kensington Pioneer Park on the former church graveyard. Community amenities include the council‑run Norwood Swimming Centre, the locally‑famous Rising Sun and Kensington Hotel pubs, and a café on High Street. Education options are strong, with Marryatville Primary School serving around 545 students (2022) and Mary MacKillop College offering secondary schooling within the suburb.
Streets in Kensington
Street
| Avg land size
| Avg price
| Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Place | - | - |
1 |
| Bridge Street |
361 m² |
≈ $738,666 |
50 |
| Grove Place | - | - |
1 |
| Hill Street | - | - |
1 |
| Hughes Avenue |
399 m² |
≈ $1,414,000 |
3 |
| Kensington Road | - |
≈ $550,000 |
2 |
| Maesbury Street |
3101 m² |
≈ $1,585,000 |
40 |
| Marchant Street | - | - |
1 |
| Phillips Street |
466 m² |
≈ $1,245,000 |
4 |
| Regent Place | - | - |
2 |
| Salter Street |
159 m² |
≈ $940,000 |
8 |
| The Parade | - | - |
1 |
| Thornton Street |
367 m² |
≈ $2,200,000 |
3 |