Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Kensington Gardens scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Kensington Gardens | Wattle Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 92 | 92 |
| Safety | 81 | 91 |
| Wealth | 45 | 95 |
| Value | 30 | 50 |
| Parks | 14 | 84 |
| Cafés | 76 | 28 |
| Transit | 78 | 33 |
| Green space | 54 | 68 |
| Active & healthy | 70 | 65 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 28 | 23 |
| Median rent | $346/wk | $470/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $2,265,000 | $1,970,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 6 | 10 |
| Population | 2,498 | 1,885 |
| Full profile | Kensington Gardens in full | Wattle Park 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.
Wattle Park scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Wattle Park has the lower median house price of the two ($1,970,000 vs $2,265,000).
Kensington Gardens scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kensington Gardens or Wattle Park.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →