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Flemington vs Kensington

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Flemington scores higher on 1 of 10 measures.

FlemingtonKensington
Active5152
Safety723
Wealth1572
Value6578
Parks4592
Cafés6282
Transit7678
Green space5862
Active & healthy6863
Schools nearby (OSM)6280
Median rent$300/wk $416/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,100,000$1,074,000
House sales this quarter1740
Population7,02510,745
Full profile Flemington in full Kensington in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Flemington safer than Kensington?

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

Which is cheaper, Flemington or Kensington?

Kensington has the lower median house price of the two ($1,074,000 vs $1,100,000).

Should I live in Flemington or Kensington?

Flemington scores higher on 1 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Flemington or Kensington.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →