Overall score
Kensington Park
53.6/100
Toorak Gardens
46.3/100
Kensington Park vs Toorak Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Kensington Park for value; Toorak Gardens for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Kensington ParkToorak Gardens
Crime rate
Kensington Park
24.2 / 1k
Toorak Gardens
29.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kensington Park
129
Toorak Gardens
167
Population
Kensington Park
2,627
Toorak Gardens
2,604
Metric leadKensington Park 5Toorak Gardens 31 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 investmentToorak Gardens
- Best for best valueKensington Park
- Best for best schoolsToorak Gardens
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 | Kensington Park | Toorak Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.9/100 | 17.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.2 / 1k | 29.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 15 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 129 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 39 | 35 |
| Population | 2,627 | 2,604 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kensington Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Toorak Gardens is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Kensington Park tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Toorak Gardens stands out for public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
Kensington Park suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Toorak Gardens is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.