Median house price
$1.07M
+2.3% change
VIC · Melbourne Council
Kensington, 3031
Est. population · Jun 2025
12,186
Growth (1 yr)
+6.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.7%
Median age
35
Median income
$2,216/wk
Employment rate
71.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,074,000
Languages at home
25.7%non-English
Most common: Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Kensington hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses, trams, and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Kensington snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
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
#46
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
78th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
98th
percentile in VIC
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
- 67.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 13% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 381st in Australia
- State rank
- 155th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #46 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #113 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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
12,186(June 2025)
+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
- Employment rate
- 71.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 810 / 2,522 / 1,384 (+ 6 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,354
- Against the person
- 157
- Against property
- 954
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 111.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 78.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage93
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary76
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft93
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle361
- B49 Other Theft111
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,083.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 80th
School list
- 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 →
- Travancore SchoolSpecial · Government · 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 →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Kids Academykindergarten
- St Mary's Children's Centrekindergarten
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
29 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kensington Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Kensington Railway Station
- Kensington Station
- Kensington Station
- South Kensington Rail Replacement Bus Stop
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
776 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
17 restaurants · 14 cafes · 4 pubs · 3 bars · 5 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 1 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 47 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 32 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
- 1.3
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.37
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.98
Food & drink(47)
- MatildasBakery
- Arnold'sBar
192 Bellair Street
- Bar
- White Rabbit Record BarBar
176 Bellair Street
- 1565 Cafe & GelatariaCafe
3 Gower Street
- ARGI CafeCafe
512 Macaulay Road
- BorghettiCafe
- 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
- 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(10)
- 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
Community(12)
- Childcare
- Kensington Community Food ForestCommunity centre
- Kensington Compost HubCommunity centre
- Kensington Neighborhood 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(51)
- 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 (11)
- 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)
- Flemington-Kensington Bowling ClubSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(22)
14 bus stops · 5 tram stops · 3 train stations
Other(93)
- Hop&Vin CellarsAlcohol
- Macaulay CleanskinsAlcohol
478 Macaulay Road, Kensington
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- StrideAlternative
- Tong Kang LeeAlternative
515 Macaulay Road
- Artwork (4)
- Pine ConesArtwork
- atmXATM
- BitRocket Bitcoin ATMATM
- Bbq (8)
- 4 SeasonsBeauty salon
Macaulay Road, Kensington
- Happy Hair & Nail SalonBeauty salon
287 Racecourse Road
- Tulip BeautyBeauty salon
516 Macaulay Road
- Bench (257)
- Bicycle Parking
Bellair Street
- Bicycle Parking (16)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Barnet Motor Body RepairsCar repair
456 Macaulay Road, Kensington
- Car repair
- Dukes Automotive RepairsCar repair
70-74 Smith Street
- Northern Fleet MaintenanceCar repair
- SheenCar repair
67-71 Parsons Street
- GoGetCar Sharing
- Adore Estate CoffeeCoffee
- Metro AcademyCollege
42-50 Bakehouse Road
- Dojo
- Drinking water (22)
- 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 (4)
- 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 (2)
- Newmarket SaleyardsInformation
- Stock RouteInformation
- Women's Peace GardenInformation
- Better WashLaundry
283 Racecourse Road
- R & J Kensington Aqua WashLaundry
194 Bellair Street
- 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 (107)
- Parking Entrance
- ShellPetrol station
- 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 Licensed Post OfficePost office
495 Macaulay Road
- Macaulay Psychology GroupPsychotherapist
513 Macaulay Road, Kensington
- Psychotherapist (2)
- Public Bookcase (4)
- Public toilets
- Public toilets
Bellair Street
- 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
- 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)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
21 parks and public open space in this suburb
- 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
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 48
- Parks (OSM)
- 32
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
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.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 15
- Nearest hospital
- North Melbourne Renal Care Centre (1.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Connect Health + MovementDoctor
- Kensington HealthcareMacaulay RoadDoctor
- Kensington SmilesDentist
- Macaulay Psychology GroupMacaulay RoadPsychotherapist
- MamaMidwife
- Nearby Discount PharmacyMacaulay RoadPharmacy
- PsychotherapistPsychotherapist
- PsychotherapistPsychotherapist
- Sensational KidsClinic
- SmileWorks DentalMacaulay RoadDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 249
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.4
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.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
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 (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
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 mezzanine324-334 MACAULAY ROAD KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions to the existing building2-4 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 Overlay20 PRIDHAM STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Construction of an extension to an existing double storey dwelling14 BENDALL STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, buildings & works to existing dwelling85 BARNETT STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Five Lot Subdivision PS845283W24 PARSONS STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 22 Subdivision38 BARNETT STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Single Storey Dwelling13 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 Overlay45 HARDIMAN STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External painting of building within Heritage Overlay79 MARKET STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To remove sewerage easement E-1 on Lot 1 on LP 129596J20 PRIDHAM STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building works associated with repair works and rectification of combustible cladding on facades63-77 HENRY STREET KENSINGTON 3031No permit required
- Partial demolition, external alterations, and building and works to construct an addition to an existing dwelling54 HARDIMAN STREET KENSINGTON 3031Withdrawn
- Buildings and works construct a front fence26 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 building383-399 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 requirement20 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 studio25 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 lot18 RANKINS ROAD KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition and buildings and works on a lot less than 300sqm and within a Heritage Overlay65 ORMOND STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works associated with construction of a basement to the existing dwelling107 MCCONNELL STREET KENSINGTON 3031Withdrawn
- Partial demolition and buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay21 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 fence11-13 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 shed297-307 Arden StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Installation of solar energy system, including solar panels and a solar inverter242 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 dwelling40 PARSONS STREET KENSINGTON 3031NOD issued by a delegate
- Demolish a fence24 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 pergola153 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 residence49 MCCRACKEN STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amend plans to remove first floor component and associated roof forms/window fenestration10 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 floor526 Macaulay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision in line with Endorsed TP drawings - PS827466Q383-399 MACAULAY ROAD KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works to construct an extension to the dwellingUnit 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 dwelling17 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 works86-96 STUBBS STREET KENSINGTON 3031Permit issued by the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
17 active roadworks / incidents
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 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 Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK OUT-RACECOURSE RAMP OF, CITYLINK09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 17/08/2026 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 Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK OUT-RACECOURSE RAMP OF, CITYLINK10 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
- Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 Aug 2026
- Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 Aug 2026
- Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 Aug 2026
- Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 Aug 2026
- Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 Aug 2026
- Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 Aug 2026
- Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 Aug 2026
- Public Transport Works (With DTP Contact only) activities occurring between 21/12/2025 and 30/08/2026 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 Aug 2026
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
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard 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
- Ascot Vale WestLabor 72.0% · Coalition 28.0% TPP (2025)2.0 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.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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 (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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