Centennial Park vs Kensington
The verdict
Kensington is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.92M versus $5.94M in Centennial Park. Centennial Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (23 vs 26 min). On the separate residential safety score, Centennial Park rates higher (62 vs 52/100 in Kensington).
Scores
| Centennial Park | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 94 |
| Transport | 89 | 92 |
| Education | 91 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Centennial Park | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,225 | 11,927 |
| Median age | 36 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,154 | $2,118 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.6% | 63.0% |
| Born in Australia | 61.9% | 49.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Centennial Park — · Kensington High Growth
Property
| Centennial Park | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.94M | $3.92M |
| Median unit price | $863K | $934K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 13.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,650 | $1,347 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 80 |
Median price history
Safety
| Centennial Park | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 135 | 352 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 218 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 539 | 151 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,067 | 5,358 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Centennial Park | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,116 |
See the full school list on each profile: Centennial Park · Kensington
Transport
| Centennial Park | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 3 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 23 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Centennial Park | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 28 |
| Parks | 2 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 119 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.7 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Centennial Park | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,225 | 11,927 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 14,563 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 16,781 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 5.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Centennial Park or Kensington?
Centennial Park has the higher residential safety score (Centennial Park 62/100 vs Kensington 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Centennial Park or Kensington?
Kensington is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.92M versus $5.94M.
Which has better public transport, Centennial Park or Kensington?
Kensington has the higher transport score (Centennial Park 89/100 vs Kensington 92/100).
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