Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Kensington scores higher on 4 of 9 measures.
| Kensington | South Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 14 | 63 |
| Wealth | 91 | 52 |
| Value | 96 | 63 |
| Parks | 30 | 19 |
| Cafés | 80 | 90 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 48 | 56 |
| Active & healthy | 46 | 59 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 91 | 74 |
| Median rent | $375/wk | $375/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 4,627 | 12,596 |
| Full profile | Kensington in full | South Perth in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 256 Perth suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Kensington scores higher on 4 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kensington or South Perth.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →