The Kensington Residents’ Association acknowledges the Kaurna People as the Traditional Owners of the land now known as Kensington.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also live on this land.
The Kensington Residents’ Association Incorporated (KRA) represents the residents of Kensington, the small historic Adelaide suburb with the unusual diagonal street pattern.
The KRA was established in 1977 and is one of the oldest residents’ associations in South Australia. We represent all residents of Kensington – home owners, renters and businesses alike – working to enhance social connections across the suburb, sharing information and fostering community identity. We represent residents at local and state government levels on everything from heritage laws to traffic, from street trees to rubbish collection, and much more.
Membership costs $15 per year and is open to all Kensington residents and those living on the other side of the perimeter roads. Pay 5 years membership, receive a free bin sticker while stocks last!
How to join? Download a fillable Word version of the KRA membership form by clicking here or download a PDF version to print by clicking here or email contact@kra.org.au to request a form. Payment options are listed on the form. Make payment and return your completed form to our Secretary at 42 Regent Street or email to contact@kra.org.au.
Anyone living outside Kensington is most welcome to enjoy the benefits of KRA membership as an associate member but will be unable to vote at our AGM or join the KRA Committee.
Check out our Aims and Achievements and the many ways to Get Involved.
17 Dec: Carolling in Kensington
Fa la la la la la la la la!! Gather in Regent Garden next to McKellar Stewart kindy from 6.45pm for a 7pm start. The front bar of The Kensi will be our first stop and we’ll end up at the Rising Sun at about 8.30pm *click image for details*
2 Feb: Film FUNdraiser
Save the date for the KRA’s annual fundraiser… click image for info. More details will be added SOON!
2 Mar: Clean Up Australia Day
Save the date! Click image for info, more details coming soon…
Strike for Borthwick Park
You can help revegetate Borthwick Park from the comfort of your own backyard. Strike a batch of cuttings! Click photo for more details.
Summer waterers wanted!
Ready for a break from the festive whirl? Join the Borthwick Park summer watering roster and spend some peaceful time watering our newest plantings… click photo to learn more!
Treasure hunt
Click the image above to view the picture array puzzled over at the Kensington Quiz Night on 19 November.
Inter-war Housing Heritage Code Amendment under consultation
Have your say on our Council’s proposed Inter-war Housing Heritage Code amendment to SA’s Planning & Design Code (closes 20/12/24)…click the image for more details.
Street Libraries
Take a book, leave a book, share a book. Our Association hosts and manages 3 street libraries within Kensington: • Don's Deli, corner Bridge Street and The Parade - see the library's Street Library Australia page here. • High Street Cafe, Mary McKillop Precinct,...