Kensington vs Norwood, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kensington | Norwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.7/100 | 14.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 86.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 29 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 672 |
| Planning activity | 127 | 760 |
| Population | 1,808 | 6,354 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorwood
- Best for familiesKensington
- Best for best valueNorwood
- Best for best schoolsNorwood
Comparison summary
Kensington (SA) and Norwood (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Norwood (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Norwood (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Kensington (SA); Crime rate favours Kensington (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Norwood (SA), Families → Kensington (SA), Best value → Norwood (SA), Best schools → Norwood (SA).