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Kensington Gardens vs Leabrook

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Kensington Gardens scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Kensington GardensLeabrook
Active9290
Safety8186
Wealth4559
Value3082
Parks1477
Cafés7692
Transit4141
Green space5449
Active & healthy7072
Schools nearby (OSM)2823
Median rent$346/wk $308/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$2,265,000$1,997,500
House sales this quarter62
Population2,4981,605
Full profile Kensington Gardens in full Leabrook in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Kensington Gardens safer than Leabrook?

Leabrook scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Kensington Gardens or Leabrook?

Leabrook has the lower median house price of the two ($1,997,500 vs $2,265,000).

Should I live in Kensington Gardens or Leabrook?

Kensington Gardens scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kensington Gardens or Leabrook.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →