Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Kensington scores higher on 10 of 10 measures.
| Kensington | West Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 52 | 40 |
| Safety | 23 | 12 |
| Wealth | 72 | 27 |
| Value | 78 | 35 |
| Parks | 92 | 40 |
| Cafés | 82 | 80 |
| Transit | 78 | 25 |
| Green space | 62 | 15 |
| Active & healthy | 63 | 42 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 80 | 12 |
| Median rent | $416/wk | $388/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,074,000 | $1,520,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 40 | 7 |
| Population | 10,745 | 8,025 |
| Full profile | Kensington in full | West 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 $1,520,000).
Kensington scores higher on 10 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kensington or West Melbourne.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →