Overall score
Kensington Park
62.5/100
Toorak Gardens
51.3/100
Kensington Park vs Toorak Gardens, SA Suburb Comparison
Kensington Park for retirees and families; Toorak Gardens for 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
130
Toorak Gardens
167
Population
Kensington Park
2,627
Toorak Gardens
2,604
Metric leadKensington Park 5Toorak Gardens 42 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 retireesKensington Park
- Best for familiesKensington Park
- Best for investmentKensington Park
- 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 | 62.5/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.2 / 1k | 29.2 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 15 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 39 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while Toorak Gardens stands out for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook.
Kensington Park suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Toorak Gardens is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.
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.