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Kensington vs Travancore

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

KensingtonTravancore
Active5274
Safety2338
Wealth7223
Value7850
Parks9266
Cafés8260
Transit7886
Green space6260
Active & healthy6373
Schools nearby (OSM)8092
Median rent$416/wk $351/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,074,000—
House sales this quarter40—
Population10,7452,116
Full profile Kensington in full Travancore 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 Kensington safer than Travancore?

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

Should I live in Kensington or Travancore?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kensington or Travancore.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →