Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Kensington scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Kensington | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 12 | 50 |
| Safety | 53 | 28 |
| Wealth | 21 | 66 |
| Value | 29 | 27 |
| Parks | 70 | 64 |
| Cafés | 89 | 98 |
| Transit | 41 | 41 |
| Green space | 51 | 30 |
| Active & healthy | 43 | 59 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 52 | 81 |
| Median rent | $300/wk | $390/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $1,273,750 | $2,157,500 |
| House sales this quarter | 4 | 14 |
| Population | 1,808 | 6,354 |
| Full profile | Kensington in full | Norwood 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.
Kensington scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Kensington has the lower median house price of the two ($1,273,750 vs $2,157,500).
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 Norwood.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →