Kensington vs Kent Town, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kensington | Kent Town |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.4/100 | 3.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 157.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 12 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 222 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 9 |
| Population | 1,808 | 1,443 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKensington
- Best for familiesKent Town
- Best for investmentKensington
- Best for best valueKensington
- Best for best schoolsKent Town
Comparison summary
Kensington (SA) and Kent Town offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kent Town leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kent Town; Housing (desirability) favours Kensington (SA); Crime rate favours Kensington (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kensington (SA), Families → Kent Town, Investment → Kensington (SA), Best value → Kensington (SA).