Overall score
Evandale
49.8/100
Kensington
44.1/100
Evandale vs Kensington, SA Suburb Comparison
Evandale for retirees and investment; Kensington for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EvandaleKensington
Crime rate
Evandale
42.0 / 1k
Kensington
40.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Evandale
29
Kensington
79
Population
Evandale
1,378
Kensington
1,808
Metric leadEvandale 4Kensington 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEvandale
- Best for familiesKensington
- Best for investmentEvandale
- Best for best valueEvandale
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Evandale | Kensington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.0 / 1k | 40.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 25 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Population | 1,378 | 1,808 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Evandale is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Kensington is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Evandale pulls ahead on housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kensington is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Evandale, while Kensington remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.