Kensington is an inner metropolitan suburb of Melbourne, in Melbourne Council, with mainly mixed commercial and residential development. The Maribyrnong River is part of the surrounding geography.
Employment rates are stronger than in comparable places, with employment 9% above the peer median. Local amenities are a relative strength, placing it among the highest-ranked inner metropolitan suburbs. Open-space access is better than in most comparable places, with park access 96% above the peer median. Population growth is an exceptional strength. The clearer weaknesses are lower school ICSEA scores and higher crime, with reported crime 43% above the peer median.
Kensington is a better fit for people who value local amenities and open space more than school quality.
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.
Strengths and weaknesses
Inner metropolitan suburb · compared with inner metropolitan suburbs in Victoria (50)
Strengths
Local amenities are a relative strength
Population growth is a relative strength
Open-space access is better than in most comparable places
Employment rates are stronger than in comparable places
Weaknesses
School ICSEA scores are a relative weakness
Reported crime is somewhat elevated against comparable places
What stands out
Overseas-born and multilingual community
Maribyrnong River
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
Families★★★☆☆
Professionals★★★★☆
Retirees★★★☆☆
Students★★☆☆☆
Budget buyers★☆☆☆☆
Housing, growth and risk
How Kensington compares
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median house price
$1.07M
+2.3% change
Median rent
$570/wk
Population (ERP)
12,186
+6.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#26
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Crime rate
79th
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
98th
percentile in VIC
Rented dwellings
50%
2021 Census tenure
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
80th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
57.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 16% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
780th in Australia
State rank
192nd in VIC
Peer rank
#26 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#123 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%
Data sources & freshness
Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
All types (Sep 2025)
$570
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,074,000
Median price change
+2.3%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
+6.7% annual · +8.7% over 5 years · 98th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+6.7%
5-year growth
+8.7%
Change in 1 year
+770
Change in 5 years
+974
Growth rank in VIC
98th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~13,050), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
Population
10,745
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$2,216
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
623 of 5,355
Median monthly mortgage
$2,162
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$416
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
18.5% / 31.3% / 50.2%
Employment rate
71.5%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
46.5% / 6.4% / 25.2%
Walked or cycled to work
7.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
810 / 2,522 / 1,384 (+ 6 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
54.7% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 6.8% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified54.7% · 29.2% VIC
Diploma qualified7.9% · 9.8% VIC
Trade / vocational6.8% · 14.2% VIC
Year 12 or below30.7% · 46.8% VIC
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Management and commerce21.5%
Society and culture17.8%
Health12.1%
Engineering and related technologies10.2%
Creative arts10.1%
Education7.7%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$68,674
93rd percentile in VIC · +17% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$73,283
92nd percentile in VIC · +13% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
14.0%
64th percentile in VIC · +1% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$55,287
17th percentile in VIC · -13% vs Australia
Residents with business income
12.0%
59th percentile in VIC · +15% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3031 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
12,721
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,718
Median net rent
-$3,668
Taxpayers reporting business income
1,551
Taxable income vs state median
+29%
Salary / wages vs state median
+25%
Rental investment vs state median
+8%
Super vs state median
-31%
Business income vs state median
+9%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
25.7% speak a language other than English at home; 32.2% born overseas
Language at home
7,680 English only · 2,654 other
Non-English at home
25.7%
Born overseas
3,337 (32.2%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
63 (0.6%)
Australian citizens
8,986
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
33
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Cantonese158 · 15.3%
Mandarin149 · 14.5%
Vietnamese145 · 14.1%
Spanish81 · 7.9%
Italian70 · 6.8%
Arabic59 · 5.7%
French35 · 3.4%
Greek35 · 3.4%
Religion
56.2%No religion
No religion is the most common response at 56.2%, while Christianity accounts for 27.1%.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
56.2%
38.8%
Christianity
27.1%
40.9%
Islam
3.8%
4.2%
Buddhism
4.1%
3.1%
Other / not stated
8.7%
13%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Catholic
16.9%
20.5%
Anglican
3.5%
6.5%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
1,376
Against the person
139
Against property
995
Rate per 1,000 residents
112.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 77 residents
State crime-rate percentile
79.3th (higher = more crime)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.2%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
196
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
16.08
Most common offence types
B21 Criminal Damage90
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft96
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle370
B43 Steal From A Retail Store70
B49 Other Theft120
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1149 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 242 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 427 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
Kensington Community High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1008 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 95 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 993 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 82 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 903 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 93% · 109 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
St Aloysius CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 28% · 673 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
Mount Alexander 7-12 CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 827 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Flemington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 328 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 236 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
School catchments
Debney Meadows Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Docklands Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Footscray High SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Kensington Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Mount Alexander 7-12 CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
University High SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.
Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
Data sources & freshness
Victorian designated neighbourhood zones — Victorian Department of Education · current · Updated · Open catchment polygons where published
Strong café and dining scene — 46 food & drink venues nearby
Great for outdoor family life — 33 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
Well connected by public transport — 29 public transport stops
Good everyday shopping nearby — 9 shops and services
Strong local sport and recreation — 20 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.21
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
4.28
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.07
Food & drink(46)
MatildasBakery
Arnold'sBar
192 Bellair Street
White Rabbit Record BarBar
176 Bellair Street
1565 Cafe & GelatariaCafe
3 Gower Street
ARGI CafeCafe
512 Macaulay Road
Co LabCafe
36 Stubbs Street
Double Dutch BakeryCafe
Fifty-Six ThreadsCafe
56 Derby Street, Kensington
Fruits of PassionCafe
188 Bellair Street
Grounded HouseCafe
499 Macaulay Road
Kensington CanteenCafe
Local FolkCafe
43 Epsom Road
LuncheonetteCafe
173 Rankins Road
Rollin 169Cafe
169 Rankins Road
Rumble Coffee Espresso BarCafe
348 Macaulay Road
The PremisesCafe
476 Macaulay Road
CrustFast food
El JannahFast food
Flemington Kebab HouseFast food
Racecourse Road
Hungry Jack'sFast food
Kenny's charcoal chickenFast food
497 Macaulay Road
London K BurgersFast food
482 Macaulay Road
The Kensington Fish ShopFast food
503 Macaulay Road
VN Wrap & RollFast food
Auntie Annie'sPub
271 Racecourse Road
Bone Head BrewingPub
86 Parsons Street
Doutta Galla HotelPub
339 Racecourse Road
Hardimans HotelPub
521 Macaulay Road
Pub
Bubba PizzaRestaurant
1 Gower Street, Kensington
Clay Oven PizzaRestaurant
501 Macaulay Road
Crisp PizzaRestaurant
279 Racecourse Road
El JannahRestaurant
I Love DumplingsRestaurant
297 Racecourse Road
La TortilleriaRestaurant
72 Stubbs Street, Kensington
Mang KornRestaurant
431 Macaulay Road
Parrot House RestaurantRestaurant
293 Racecourse Road
PimmRestaurant
170 Bellair Street
Red Sea Coffee & RestaurantRestaurant
305 Racecourse Road
Restaurant
Rick's PlaceRestaurant
507 Macaulay Road
Sahara RestaurantRestaurant
Sahra's KitchenRestaurant
303 Racecourse Road
The AbyssinianRestaurant
277 Racecourse Road, Kensington
Turkish Gozleme Pide & Sweet HouseRestaurant
311 Racecourse Road
Zamzam KitchenRestaurant
329 Racecourse Road
Shopping(13)
Hop&Vin CellarsBottle shop
Macaulay CleanskinsBottle shop
478 Macaulay Road, Kensington
Thirsty CamelBottle shop
AsmarinaConvenience store
281 Racecourse Road
IGAConvenience store
Reddy ExpressConvenience store
Mamma's GrocersGreengrocer
Ballbayan GroceriesSupermarket
Cheaper Buy MilesSupermarket
325-327 Racecourse Road
FoodworksSupermarket
484 Macaulay Road
IGASupermarket
KFL SupermarketsSupermarket
321-323 Racecourse Road
Everyday services(5)
atmXATM
Better WashLaundry
283 Racecourse Road
R & J Kensington Aqua WashLaundry
194 Bellair Street
ShellPetrol station
Kensington Licensed Post OfficePost office
495 Macaulay Road
Community(12)
Childcare
Kensington Community Food ForestCommunity centre
Kensington Compost HubCommunity centre
Kensington Neighbourhood HouseCommunity centre
The VennyCommunity centre
85 Kensington Road
Kids AcademyKindergarten
St Mary's Children's CentreKindergarten
Flemington LibraryLibrary
313 Racecourse Road
Holy Rosary Primary SchoolSchool
37-43 Gower Street
Kensington Community High SchoolSchool
405 Racecourse Road
Kensington Primary SchoolSchool
62-74 McCracken Street
Kensington Town HallTownhall
30 Bellair Street, Kensington
Health & services(10)
cohealthClinic
5 Henry Street
Sensational KidsClinic
cohealth DentalDentist
Kensington SmilesDentist
SmileWorks DentalDentist
481 Macaulay Road
Tooth HeavenDentist
249 Racecourse Road, Kensington
Connect Health + MovementMedical clinic
Kensington HealthcareMedical clinic
475 Macaulay Road
Nearby Discount PharmacyPharmacy
477 Macaulay Road
Advanced VetcareVeterinary
26 Robertson Street, Kensington
Sport & outdoors(93)
BBQ (8)
alternative Stockmans Trail accessCycling route
Ascot Vale to CBDCycling route
Capital City TrailCycling route
Capital City Trail Moonee Ponds Creek TrailCycling route
Coopers LaneCycling route
Maribyrnong River TrailCycling route
Moonee Ponds Creek TrailCycling route
Stockman's TrailCycling route
Stockmans TrailCycling route
Drinking water (22)
Do Pilates KensingtonGym
FullfitmentGym
Gym
Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation CentreGym
Motus LifeGym
Unit 2 60 Stubbs Street, Kensington
Bayswater Road ParkPark
Cakebread Mews ReservePark
Central Park ReservePark
Escarpment ReservePark
Flemington StockyardsPark
Gilbertson Walk ReservePark
J.J. Holland ParkPark
Kensington Hall ReservePark
Lascelles Square ReservePark
Liddy Street ReservePark
Mercantile Parade North ReservePark
Mercantile Parade South ReservePark
Park (12)
Parsons ReservePark
Peppercorn ParkPark
Pridham PlazaPark
Riverside ReservePark
Robertson Street ReservePark
Skinny ParkPark
Warun BiikPark
Women's Peace GardenPark
Bellair Street PlaygroundPlayground
Parsons ReservePlayground
Playground (10)
Public toilets
Public toilets
Bellair Street
Flemington-Kensington Bowling ClubSports centre
Sports field
Swimming pool
Wineries & breweries(1)
Henry Street BrewhouseBrewery
Unit 5 38 Barrett Street, Kensington
Entertainment(1)
Viewpoint
Transport(22)
14 bus stops · 5 tram stops · 3 train stations
Other(82)
StrideAlternative
Tong Kang LeeAlternative
515 Macaulay Road
Artwork (5)
Pine ConesArtwork
4 SeasonsBeauty salon
Macaulay Road, Kensington
Happy Hair & Nail SalonBeauty salon
287 Racecourse Road
Tulip BeautyBeauty salon
516 Macaulay Road
Bench (264)
Bicycle Parking
Bellair Street
Bicycle Parking (22)
Bicycle Repair Station
Barnet Motor Body RepairsCar repair
456 Macaulay Road, Kensington
Dukes Automotive RepairsCar repair
70-74 Smith Street
Northern Fleet MaintenanceCar repair
Quick Smart AutomotiveCar repair
SheenCar repair
67-71 Parsons Street
GoGetCar Sharing
Adore Estate CoffeeCoffee
Dojo
Melbourne PavillionEvents Venue
135-157 Racecourse Road Offramp
Elysee FlowersFlorist
204 Bellair Street, Kensington
The FloristFlorist
DwellFurniture
518 Macaulay Road
Gallery
57 Ormond Street
Garden (8)
Kensington Community GardenGarden
Kensington Railway Station StationeersGarden
Kensington Stockyard Food GardenGarden
Gift
490 Macaulay Road, Kensington
TemptedGift
500 Macaulay Road
Aerial StudioHairdresser
196 Bellair Street, Kensington
Barber on BellairHairdresser
BiancaHairdresser
171 Rankins Road
Hair Off BellairHairdresser
480 Macaulay Road
OxbridgeHairdresser
476 Macaulay Road
Hoop
Information (3)
Newmarket SaleyardsInformation
Stock RouteInformation
Women's Peace GardenInformation
Lux Thai MessageMassage
483 Macaulay Road
Mounthip & Family Thai MassageMassage
289 Racecourse Road
MamaMidwife
BrickvilleModel
510 Macaulay Road
Motorcycle Parking
White Rabbit Record BarMusic
Newsagent
514 Macaulay Road
Kensington EyecareOptician
494 Macaulay Road, Kensington
City Of MelbourneParking
Parking (113)
Parking Entrance
Liquid PhotographyPhoto
429 Macaulay Road
Picnic Table (20)
Christ Church KensingtonPlace of worship
Holy RosaryPlace of worship
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
Australia PostPost Box
Kensington Psychology ClinicPsychotherapist
Macaulay Psychology GroupPsychotherapist
513 Macaulay Road, Kensington
Psychotherapist
Public Bookcase (4)
Recycling (3)
Shelter (17)
The Salvation ArmySocial Facility
Kennards Self Storage FlemingtonStorage Rental
159 Racecourse Road, Kensington
Crucible Tattoo Co.Tattoo
333 Racecourse Road
Village TattooTattoo
309 Racecourse Road
Telephone
Bellair Street
TelstraTelephone
Ticket Validator (3)
Tobacco
198 Bellair Street
Door to Door HireTool Hire
113-127 Stubbs Street
Track (4)
Symonds Industrial EnginesTrade
italktravel KensingtonTravel Agency
180 Bellair Street
Goodway TiresTyres
60 Stubbs Street
Superior TiresTyres
425 Macaulay Road
Vacant (3)
HusshVariety Store
80 Smith Street
Moonee Valley City CouncilWaste Basket
Waste Basket (74)
Waste Disposal
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
Christ Church Kensington
Holy Rosary
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
137 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
Section 22 (Subdivision)
413-427 MACAULAY ROAD KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works for an internal mezzanine
324-334 MACAULAY ROAD KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition, alterations and additions to the existing building
2-4 KENSINGTON ROAD KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition, buildings and works associated with an extension to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm, within a Heritage Overlay
20 PRIDHAM STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
Construction of an extension to an existing double storey dwelling
14 BENDALL STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition, buildings & works to existing dwelling
85 BARNETT STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Five Lot Subdivision PS845283W
24 PARSONS STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Section 22 Subdivision
38 BARNETT STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Alterations and Additions to an Existing Single Storey Dwelling
13 PRIDHAM STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
Partial demolition, to construct a building or construct or carry out works associated with a double storey addition to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
45 HARDIMAN STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
External painting of building within Heritage Overlay
79 MARKET STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
To remove sewerage easement E-1 on Lot 1 on LP 129596J
20 PRIDHAM STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Building works associated with repair works and rectification of combustible cladding on facades
63-77 HENRY STREET KENSINGTON 3031No permit required
Partial demolition, external alterations, and building and works to construct an addition to an existing dwelling
54 HARDIMAN STREET KENSINGTON 3031Withdrawn
Buildings and works construct a front fence
26 THE RIDGEWAY KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant and cafe licence) in association with a food and drink premise on ground level of the building
383-399 MACAULAY ROAD KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
Use of the land for a caretaker's house in association with an existing warehouse, buildings and works and waiver of the car parking requirement
20 BARRETT STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and buildings and works to construct a two storey building at the rear of the existing dwelling consisting of a garage and open plan studio
25 BAYSWATER ROAD KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
Display business identification signage (retrospective)
UNIT 3, 313-327 ARDEN STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Demolition, and buildings and works associated with the construction of a dwelling on a lot
18 RANKINS ROAD KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
Partial demolition and buildings and works on a lot less than 300sqm and within a Heritage Overlay
65 ORMOND STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
Buildings and works associated with construction of a basement to the existing dwelling
107 MCCONNELL STREET KENSINGTON 3031Withdrawn
Partial demolition and buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay
21 BANGALORE STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
Partial demolition, external alterations, buildings and works to alter the existing façade and construction of a front fence
11-13 WOLSELEY PARADE KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Amend Planning Permit TP-2015-767/A pursuant to section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 in the follwoing manner amend the endorsed plans to include 10sqm shed
297-307 Arden StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Installation of solar energy system, including solar panels and a solar inverter
242 Bellair StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with the construction of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
40 PARSONS STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
Demolish a fence
24 HARDIMAN STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with external alteration of the existing dwelling, construction of a deck and pergola
153 RANKINS ROAD KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and buildings and works to an existing dwelling on a lot greater than 300sqm within a Heritage Overlay.
44 TENNYSON STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Section 32 (Subdivision)
19-39 CORNISH LANE KENSINGTON 3031In progress
Partial demolition and construction of an out building at the rear of the existing residence
49 MCCRACKEN STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Amend plans to remove first floor component and associated roof forms/window fenestration
10 HARDIMAN STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works associated with the construction of two or more dwellings on a lot and the construction of a 1.8 metre front fence in the General Residential Zone, with an associated reduction in the statutory car parking requirements of Clause 52.06.
2 PRIDHAM STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
May 2021
Amend plans to remove alterations and additions at the first floor
526 Macaulay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision in line with Endorsed TP drawings - PS827466Q
383-399 MACAULAY ROAD KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Building and works to construct an extension to the dwelling
Unit 3, 26 Coopers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of an extension to an existing dwelling for a lot under 300sqm.
76 LAMBETH STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and buildings and works for a double storey addition to the existing dwelling
17 ALTONA STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
Use and development of the land for the construction of an eight-storey building (with one basement level below) comprising dwellings and office (permit required) and food and drinks premises (permit not required), a reduction in car parking requirements, and associated works
86-96 STUBBS STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by the RA
Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.RACECOURSE ROAD20 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.RACECOURSE ROAD, undefined20 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD, undefined20 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.RACECOURSE ROAD20 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD, undefined20 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.RACECOURSE ROAD, undefined20 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.RACECOURSE ROAD, undefined20 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.RACECOURSE ROAD20 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.EPSOM ROAD, undefined20 Dec 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, FORSYTH ROAD17 Jul 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
Data sources & freshness
Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
7 heritage places
FORMER BURGE BROTHERS FACTORYNH1216
FORMER KENSINGTON PROPERTY EXCHANGENH1204
FORMER NEWMARKET SALEYARDS & ABATTOIRSNH1430
FORMER NEWMARKET SALEYARDS & ABATTOIRSNH1430
FORMER NEWMARKET SALEYARDS & ABATTOIRSNH1430
FORMER NEWMARKET SALEYARDS & ABATTOIRSNH1430
FORMER NEWMARKET SALEYARDS & ABATTOIRSNH1430
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Heritage listings as established streetscape
Data sources & freshness
State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
10.2% of suburb boundary
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Bushfire and flood hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
Bushfire and flood planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
Federal electorate
Maribyrnong
Member of Parliament
Jo BRISKEY (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
123,249
Turnout (2025)
92.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 37.4%Labor 62.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.2 km away).
Coalition 13.5%Labor 86.5%
23.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
KensingtonLabor 89.5% · Coalition 10.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
Kensington CentralLabor 84.8% · Coalition 15.2% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
FlemingtonLabor 88.0% · Coalition 12.0% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
Ascot ValeLabor 83.6% · Coalition 16.4% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)