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Kensington vs Kensington Park

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Kensington scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

KensingtonKensington Park
Active1278
Safety5378
Wealth2186
Value2990
Parks7033
Cafés8928
Transit9879
Green space5150
Active & healthy4359
Schools nearby (OSM)5294
Median rent$300/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,273,750$1,850,000
House sales this quarter49
Population1,8082,627
Full profile Kensington in full Kensington 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.

Is Kensington safer than Kensington Park?

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

Which is cheaper, Kensington or Kensington Park?

Kensington has the lower median house price of the two ($1,273,750 vs $1,850,000).

Should I live in Kensington or Kensington Park?

Kensington 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 or Kensington Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →