Overall score
Hackney
48.4/100
Kensington
41.4/100
Hackney vs Kensington, SA suburb comparison
Hackney for families and schools; Kensington for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HackneyKensington
Crime rate
Hackney
281.0 / 1k
Kensington
40.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hackney
90
Kensington
79
Population
Hackney
575
Kensington
1,808
Metric leadHackney 4Kensington 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesHackney
- Best for investmentKensington
- Best for best valueKensington
- Best for best schoolsHackney
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 | Hackney | Kensington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.7/100 | 21.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 281.0 / 1k | 40.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 33.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 79 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 18 |
| Population | 575 | 1,808 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hackney is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Kensington is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Hackney is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Kensington answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Hackney if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Kensington for retirees and investors.