Kensington vs Kingsford
The verdict
Kingsford is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.86M versus $3.83M in Kensington. Kensington rates higher for transport (92 vs 87). Kensington has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 30 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kingsford rates higher (61 vs 53/100 in Kensington).
Scores
| Kensington | Kingsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 92 |
| Transport | 92 | 87 |
| Education | 90 | 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
| Kensington | Kingsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,927 | 13,492 |
| Median age | 32 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,118 | $1,892 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.0% | 63.4% |
| Born in Australia | 49.4% | 46.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kensington High Growth · Kingsford Moderate Growth
Property
| Kensington | Kingsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.83M | $2.86M |
| Median unit price | $1.00M | $969K |
| House price YoY | -12.8% | -15.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $940 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kensington | Kingsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 344 | 170 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 218 | 156 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 151 | 252 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,685 | 5,285 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kensington | Kingsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,112 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kensington · Kingsford
Transport
| Kensington | Kingsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 3 | 2 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Kensington | Kingsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 28 | 40 |
| Parks | 24 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 119 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.7 km | 6.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kensington | Kingsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,927 | 13,492 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,563 | 16,730 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,781 | 17,196 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.12% | 5.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kensington or Kingsford?
Kingsford has the higher residential safety score (Kensington 53/100 vs Kingsford 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Kensington or Kingsford?
Kingsford is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.86M versus $3.83M.
Which has better public transport, Kensington or Kingsford?
Kensington has the higher transport score (Kensington 92/100 vs Kingsford 87/100).
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