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Kensington

Melbourne City Council · 4.3 km from CBD · Median rent $550/wk

Median rent
$550/wk
CBD distance
4.3 km
Schools nearby
3
Transit score
82/100

Median rent — Source: DFFH Jun 2025 rental bond data · Crime data — CSA Dec 2025

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How does Kensington compare nearby?

SuburbMedian RentTransitCBDListings
Kensington current$550/wk82/1004.3 km0
Flemington$550/wk82/1004.3 km0
Port Melbourne$770/wk82/1004.5 km0
Footscray$520/wk82/1004.9 km0
Seddon$610/wk82/1004.9 km0

Safety in Kensington

Crime level
High
Incidents per 1,000 residents
102.1

Crime incidents in Kensington are above average. Standard awareness and home security are recommended.

1,097 total incidents recorded · Source: CSA Dec 2025

Schools in Kensington

SchoolTypeSector
Kensington Community High SchoolsecondaryGovernmentView zone →
Holy Rosary SchoolprimaryCatholicView zone →
Kensington Primary SchoolprimaryGovernmentView zone →

Local Resources & Infrastructure

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