- Est. Median Value
- $426K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $315/wk
- Safety Score
- 41/100
- Green Space
- 22%
- Current Weather
- 7.3°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~84 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Kensington
Is Kensington a good place to live?
Kensington is home to roughly 1,506 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kensington scores 49 out of 100, with a safety score of 41/100 and 22% green space.
Schools: Kensington has 14 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $426K, and weekly rent typically sits around $315.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 7.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kensington is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety41
- Amenities14
- Schools65
- Housing Affordability88
- Green space74
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $426K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $315/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.9%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kensington
Schools in zone for Kensington
Children living in Kensington have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kensington. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Kensington that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 1.0 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 1.3 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 2.1 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 2.2 km away
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5 · 2.5 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 3.0 km away
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 3.9 km away
Oceanview Heights School
Full Primary · roll 106 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Grantlea Downs School
Full Primary · roll 297 · decile 5 · 4.5 km away
Mountainview High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 449 · decile 6 · 4.7 km away
Tradies & Services in Kensington
Tradies & services(1)
The Landscape Depot
Shops in Kensington
Shops(2)
Buildlink Timaru
Mowing Service
Beauty & Fitness in Kensington
Beauty & fitness(3)
Dare to Bare Waxing & Tanning
Hair Princess School & Sports Bows NZ
Podbeauty
Stay in Kensington
Places to stay(5)
Cedar Motorr Lodge
Asure Ashley Motor Lodge
Cedar Lodge Motel
Cedar Motor Lodge
Coastal Ridge Accommodation Timaru
Kensington Weather
Current conditions: 7.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.87 | 12.47 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.35 | 11.86 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.71 | 9.05 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.81 | 7.58 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.62 | 4.76 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.9 | 3.09 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.92 | 1.21 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.19 | 0.9 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.96 | 4.72 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.88 | 5.76 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.06 | 8.26 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.9 | 11.43 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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