Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Kensington scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Kensington | North Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 52 | 30 |
| Safety | 23 | 18 |
| Wealth | 72 | 24 |
| Value | 78 | 30 |
| Parks | 92 | 68 |
| Cafés | 82 | 92 |
| Transit | 78 | 91 |
| Green space | 62 | 49 |
| Active & healthy | 63 | 58 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 80 | 97 |
| Median rent | $416/wk | $381/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,074,000 | $1,361,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 40 | 25 |
| Population | 10,745 | 14,953 |
| Full profile | Kensington in full | North Melbourne 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.
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 ($1,074,000 vs $1,361,000).
Kensington scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kensington or North Melbourne.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →