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KENSINGTON肯辛顿

Inner Melbourne
中文/EN
House Median
Local$1,138,300
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$502,500
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate10,060
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local10.5%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local0
Nearby4
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

KENSINGTON Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

KENSINGTON median house price is $1.14M, with +49% growth over 10 years, 5% above Melbourne median, unit median $503K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,138,300
House Growth
+49%2014-2024
Unit Price
$502,500
Unit Growth
+23%2014-2024
3BR House
$805/wk
2BR House
$658/wk
3BR Unit
$1,080/wk
2BR Unit
$750/wk

KENSINGTON Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 10,060 per 100k residents, 48% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 10,060 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
1,081
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

KENSINGTON Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 10,745, 10.5% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

10,745
Total Population
5,027
/km² Density
10.5%
Chinese %
Above Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
3,257 people
30.3%
2
Aust
2,772 people
25.8%
3
Irish
1,637 people
15.2%
4
Scottish
1,157 people
10.8%
5
Chinese
1,128 people
10.5%

Transport

7.0 km
To CBD
14 min
Drive to CBD
20 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Craigieburn line

KENSINGTON Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

4 quality schools nearby, top score 81.5.

KENSINGTON Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 4 neighbours
FOOTSCRAY
$880KHouse
$455KUnit
FLEMINGTON
$1.2MHouse
$470KUnit
NORTH MELBOURNE
$1.3MHouse
$518KUnit
WEST MELBOURNE
$1.4MHouse
$515KUnit

Click to view each suburb's detail page

KENSINGTON Overview

KENSINGTON is located in Inner Melbourne. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 10,745 with a density of 5027 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $1.1M, representing strong growth of 49% over 10 years, while the median unit price sits at $0.5M, having increased 23% over the same period.

Education: The area is served by quality educational options, with nearby private school St Aloysius College achieving a solid ranking of #79 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 10060 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.48x the Victorian average of 6810, placing it close to Victorian average safety levels.

Demographics: The suburb has a moderate Chinese presence, with Chinese residents comprising 10.50% of the population (approximately 1,128 people).

Transport: Kensington offers convenient access to the city, sitting approximately 7.0km from the CBD with a 14-minute drive time. Public transport connectivity is provided through a train station on the Craigieburn line.

KENSINGTON FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, KENSINGTON has a median house price of $1.1M, up 49% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.5M, up 23% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.