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Kensington vs Leabrook

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. Kensington scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

KensingtonLeabrook
Active1290
Safety5386
Wealth2159
Value2982
Parks7077
Cafés8992
Transit9892
Green space5149
Active & healthy4372
Schools nearby (OSM)5223
Median rent$300/wk $308/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,273,750$1,997,500
House sales this quarter42
Population1,8081,605
Full profile Kensington 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 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 or Leabrook?

Kensington has the lower median house price of the two ($1,273,750 vs $1,997,500).

Should I live in Kensington or Leabrook?

Kensington 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 or Leabrook.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →