Firle vs Kensington, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Firle | Kensington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.3/100 | 21.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.5 / 1k | 36.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 8 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 16 |
| Population | 1,508 | 1,808 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKensington
- Best for familiesKensington
- Best for investmentKensington
- Best for best valueKensington
- Best for best schoolsKensington
Comparison summary
Firle and Kensington (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kensington (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kensington (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Kensington (SA); Crime rate favours Kensington (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kensington (SA), Families → Kensington (SA), Investment → Kensington (SA), Best value → Kensington (SA).