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Kingsford 2032 suburb insights

Postcode 2032 covers Kingsford, a residential suburb within the Randwick local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Kingsford across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Kingsford?

Can I afford Kingsford?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Kingsford? Based on the suburb median of $920,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,541/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
55.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$736,000 loan
20% deposit ($184,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 55% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Kingsford55.4%
Sydney median income50.6%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Kingsford?

Rental market in Kingsford

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 179 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$875per week
Sep 2025 · 179 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $660 per week (68 bonds)Mar 23: $800 per week (96 bonds)Jun 23: $750 per week (114 bonds)Sep 23: $750 per week (144 bonds)Dec 23: $840 per week (111 bonds)Mar 24: $900 per week (109 bonds)Jun 24: $870 per week (108 bonds)Sep 24: $890 per week (181 bonds)Dec 24: $845 per week (126 bonds)Mar 25: $850 per week (139 bonds)Jun 25: $850 per week (107 bonds)Sep 25: $875 per week (179 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Kensington2033
$850▼$25
1.5 km away
Rosebery2018
$1,000▲$125
1.7 km away
Maroubra2035
$855▼$20
1.9 km away
Clovelly2031
$875
2.1 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Kingsford Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Kingsford

46
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:11 AEST
Randwick station · 1.6 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
23.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.2pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Kingsford change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2032

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2032. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Kingsford change?

Investor activity in Kingsford

2032 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Kingsford with another suburb

Also in Randwick

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Randwick postcodes, or explore the full Randwick suburb index.

Clovelly 2031Coogee 2034Kensington 2033La Perouse 2036

Other Inner East suburbs

Bondi 2026Bondi Junction 2022Coogee 2034Maroubra 2035Paddington 2021Pyrmont 2009Randwick 2031Rose Bay 2029Surry Hills 2010Sydney 2000Vaucluse 2030

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2032?
Kingsford is the primary suburb with postcode 2032 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Kingsford is the main locality.
Which local government area is Kingsford in?
Kingsford (2032) is located in the Randwick local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Kingsford?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Kingsford (2032) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Kingsford flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Kingsford. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Kingsford?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Kingsford (2032), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Kingsford (2032) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Kingsford (2032). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Kingsford changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Kingsford (2032) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Kingsford in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Kingsford 2032: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Randwick suburb index to compare nearby options.