Kingsford NSW 2032

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Kingsford, NSW 2032 is an inner south-eastern Sydney suburb in the City & Eastern Suburbs region, governed by Randwick City Council. About 6km from the CBD, it is known as an urban, built-up area with a strong student and Asian food hub character, helped by the L3 Juniors Kingsford light rail, many bus services, and typical CBD travel times of about 25 minutes by public transport or 15 minutes by car. Apartments form a large share of housing, with houses less common. The suburb has a young median age of 27, generally average household income, good walkability, retail and cultural appeal, and is served by major centre Westfield Eastgardens. Aircraft noise can affect parts of Kingsford.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Kingsford NSW 2032 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
36%
54.6%
9.4%
Houses (36%)
Apartments (54.6%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (9.4%)
House Price Range$330k–$6.9MPast 12 months
Apartment Price Range$538k–$18MPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Kingsford NSW 2032 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
24.8%
19.3%
55.9%
On a major road (24.8%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Kingsford
ANZAC PDE15.2% of suburb properties
GARDENERS RD4.5% of suburb properties
BUNNERONG RD4.4% of suburb properties
AVOCA ST0.6% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Kingsford NSW 2032.

Services in Kingsford NSW 2032
Juniors Kingsford
Kingsford
Randwick
UNSW Anzac Parade
UNSW High Street

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Kingsford NSW 2032, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Daceyville Public School
Good level50.4% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Rainbow Street Public School
Good level49.6% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Randwick High School
Good level100% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Kingsford NSW 2032 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
18.9%
72.1%
9%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
0.5%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
0%
Of houses affected
Flood
8.5%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Kingsford NSW 2032 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station88.2%Of all houses

Median Price Trend - Houses

The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Kingsford NSW 2032, tracked separately from apartments.

Kingsford House Median
$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5M$350k · 1996$430k · 1997$426k · 1998$502k · 1999$528k · 2000$645k · 2001$820k · 2002$865k · 2003$755k · 2004$755k · 2005$870k · 2006$907k · 2007$902k · 2008$1.1M · 2009$1.2M · 2010$1.1M · 2011$1.1M · 2012$1.3M · 2013$1.5M · 2014$1.8M · 2015$2M · 2016$2.3M · 2017$2.1M · 2018$2.1M · 2019$2M · 2020$2.6M · 2021$2.6M · 2022$2.4M · 2023$2.8M · 2024$3M · 2025$2.8M · 202619962003201120182026

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Kingsford NSW 2032.

Median land value$1.9MOf houses affected
Median lot frontage10.3mOf houses affected
Median land size398m²Of houses affected
Houses with a pool6.4%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Kingsford NSW 2032, and how each pocket compares.

Median house price$2.8MDerived from sales
House sales71Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Median Price Trend - Apartments

The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Kingsford NSW 2032, tracked separately from houses.

Kingsford Apartment Median
$250k$500k$750k$1M$217k · 1996$259k · 1997$275k · 1998$281k · 1999$300k · 2000$352k · 2001$371k · 2002$410k · 2003$405k · 2004$395k · 2005$403k · 2006$420k · 2007$433k · 2008$458k · 2009$500k · 2010$530k · 2011$560k · 2012$590k · 2013$685k · 2014$769k · 2015$800k · 2016$843k · 2017$765k · 2018$812k · 2019$807k · 2020$898k · 2021$855k · 2022$873k · 2023$920k · 2024$949k · 2025$995k · 202619962003201120182026

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Kingsford NSW 2032, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment price$995kDerived from sales
Apartment sales71Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Kingsford NSW 2032.

Median apartment rent$875Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Kingsford NSW 2032, ranked by number of lots.

1
32 BARKER ST, KINGSFORD NSW 2032Large project (100+ lots)
2
32 BARKER ST, KINGSFORD NSW 2032Large project (100+ lots)
3
161 BUNNERONG RD, KINGSFORD NSW 2032Large project (100+ lots)
4
161 BUNNERONG RD, KINGSFORD NSW 2032Large project (100+ lots)
5
42 HARBOURNE RD, KINGSFORD NSW 2032Medium project (51-100 lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Kingsford NSW 2032 residents.

Professionals30%
Managers10%
Technicians and Trades Workers10%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Kingsford NSW 2032 community.

Median age33Years
Median income$2,514Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
50%
50%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Kingsford NSW 2032 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children60.6%
Married without children36.3%
Other3.2%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Kingsford NSW 2032 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia36%
China24%
Indonesia4%
Malaysia2.9%
Greece2.2%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Kingsford NSW 2032 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity38.4%
No Religion8.7%
Buddhism5.1%

Crime in Kingsford NSW 2032

How safe is Kingsford NSW 2032? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Kingsford NSW 2032: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Kingsford NSW 2032 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is KINGSFORD NSW 2032 a good suburb for families?

KINGSFORD NSW 2032 is a mixed rather than standout option for families. On the positive side, the school ratings are very strong, with both primary and secondary education rated 10 out of 10, which will immediately appeal to buyers searching for a good suburb for families or a suburb with strong schools and safety. The safety rating sits at 3 out of 5, so it feels more balanced than especially quiet or sheltered. Around 3.8% of residents are aged 0 to 4 and 7.6% are aged 5 to 14, which shows there are children in the area, while the average household size of 2.7 suggests it is not purely student living. The main trade-off is housing mix. Only 26% of homes are separate houses, while 43% are apartments, so families wanting a classic low-density family-friendly suburb with larger blocks may find KINGSFORD more constrained than other parts of Sydney.

What is it like to live in KINGSFORD NSW 2032?

Living in KINGSFORD NSW 2032 feels urban, active and highly practical day to day. KINGSFORD sits in the City & Eastern Suburbs and its character comes through as a student and Asian food hub, so the suburb lifestyle is shaped by convenience, movement and a strong everyday dining scene rather than a quiet village atmosphere. Retail, walkability and culture all score 4 out of 5, which supports the idea that many errands, meals and casual outings are easy to manage locally. That makes living in KINGSFORD appealing for buyers who want an energetic suburb with things happening around them. The trade-off is that it is not especially leafy or nature-led. Canopy cover is 14.22%, the setting is more built-up than green, and beach access is not a direct feature. For some buyers that is perfectly fine, but others may prefer a calmer or more scenic suburb feel.

Is KINGSFORD NSW 2032 well connected for commuting?

KINGSFORD NSW 2032 is well connected for commuting, especially if you value light rail and bus access over heavy rail. Public transport to the Sydney CBD averages about 25 minutes, while driving averages around 15 minutes, which is a strong result for an eastern suburb buyer considering day-to-day travel. KINGSFORD does not have a train station and it does not currently have metro service, but it does have light rail on the L3 Juniors Kingsford line and many bus services. That gives the suburb a practical transport network for commuting, university access and broader city travel. The trade-off is that some buyers still prefer the flexibility and network reach of a train-based suburb, particularly for longer or multi-leg commutes. So while KINGSFORD is good for commuters overall, the experience depends on whether light rail and buses suit your routine better than direct train access would.

Who does KINGSFORD NSW 2032 suit best?

KINGSFORD NSW 2032 suits professionals, academics, medical or university-linked buyers, and households who value convenience more than large land holdings. Professionals are the largest occupation group at 33.8%, managers also feature strongly, and 45.1% of residents are managers or professionals overall, which gives KINGSFORD a capable, career-focused resident profile. The median age is 27, pointing to a relatively young population, and more than half of homes are rented, which creates a more active and mixed local market rather than a tightly held, purely owner-occupier suburb. In housing terms, KINGSFORD has a meaningful apartment presence and a more limited separate-house share, so it makes the most sense for buyers comfortable with denser living and an urban rhythm. It may suit large-space family buyers less well, especially if they want a traditional detached-house suburb with a quieter, more settled feel and a bigger share of family-sized housing.

What are the pros and cons of living in KINGSFORD NSW 2032?

The main trade-off in KINGSFORD NSW 2032 is simple: you get strong convenience and connectivity, but you give up some space and calm compared with lower-density suburbs. KINGSFORD does a lot well for buyers who prioritise everyday function. Walkability, retail and culture all sit at 4 out of 5, buses are plentiful, the light rail is a real advantage, and the CBD commute is comparatively efficient. The suburb also has a lively urban identity that many buyers genuinely enjoy, especially if they like eating out and being close to activity. The compromise is that KINGSFORD is more built-up than leafy, with modest canopy cover, a safety rating of 3 out of 5 rather than a top-tier result, and a housing mix that leans away from detached homes. Buyers who want peace, greenery and larger family blocks may feel that trade-off more strongly. For the right buyer, though, KINGSFORD can still be a very smart fit.

What are property prices like in KINGSFORD NSW 2032?

Property prices in KINGSFORD NSW 2032 are expensive overall, though the suburb still offers a clear gap between apartment and house entry points. Over the most recent six months of recorded sales, apartments had a median price of $1.10 million from 27 sales, while houses had a median price of about $3.09 million from 15 sales. That tells buyers straight away that KINGSFORD is not a budget suburb, particularly if you are targeting a freestanding house. In practical terms, buying property in KINGSFORD often means budget pressure for house buyers, while apartments provide a more accessible way into the suburb and its location benefits. The trade-off is straightforward. You are paying for an established eastern suburbs position, good everyday transport and strong amenity, but house buyers need deep budgets and apartment buyers may need to compromise on land, privacy or internal space compared with other Sydney areas at similar price points.