Kensington
VIC 3031 · Melbourne
10,745 (2021) → 12,278 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kensington is a high growth suburb in Melbourne, VIC 3031, about 4km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kensington has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.24%), Vietnam (2.99%), China (2.75%), New Zealand (2.54%), India (1.59%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.29%), Cantonese (3.18%), Vietnamese (3.03%), Spanish (1.59%), Italian (1.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1146
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1137
- Kensington Community High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 994
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne City Talented Player Program - KensingtonSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1034
- Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 871
- SEDA College (Victoria) - MC North Melbourne YMCASecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - The Huddle, North Melbourne Football ClubSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
- St Aloysius CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1111
- Mount Alexander 7-12 CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1074
- Travancore SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- Flemington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1136
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1080
- St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1051
- Ascot Vale Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 1036
- North Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1139
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kensington
Is Kensington safe?
Kensington has a residential safety score of 49/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,186 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kensington?
In Kensington, the .
How far is Kensington from Melbourne CBD?
Kensington is about 3.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kensington?
Kensington has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1092 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kensington?
Kensington has a transport score of 99/100 and 12 bus stops.