Suburb comparison
Kensington vs Randwick: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Kensington commands a $520K premium on median property price over Randwick; Kensington is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Randwick has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Randwick
Kensington
2033
Randwick
Randwick
2031
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Kensington | Randwick |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Kensington leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 1 | 5▲ |
FINANCEFinance Kensington leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Median house price | $4.19M | $3.67M |
| Median unit price | $1.00M | $1.21M |
| Median weekly rent | $800/wk | $850/wk |
| Annual price growth | +12.2%▲ | +10.9% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Randwick leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 80 | 95▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Kensington if...
- Kensington leads on Safety, Finance
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Family.
Choose Randwick if...
- Randwick leads on Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family.
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Common questions
- Is Kensington or Randwick more expensive?
- Kensington has the higher median house price ($4.19M) compared with $3.67M in Randwick.
- Which is better for renters — Kensington or Randwick?
- Median weekly rent is $800/wk in Kensington and $850/wk in Randwick, making Kensington the more affordable rental market.
- Is Kensington or Randwick at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Kensington vs Randwick?
- Kensington has 1 school in the postcode, and Randwick has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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