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.

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

2031

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Kensington (2033) and Randwick (2031) across 13 metrics in four sections.
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.

Full suburb profiles

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