Flemington vs Kensington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,165,500 and $1,138,300.
Kensington (median $1,138,300) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Flemington ($1,165,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Flemington (1094) sits above Kensington (1070).
For buyers
Kensington is the lower entry point at $1,138,300 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Kensington offers the higher gross rental yield (3.47% vs 3.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Flemington edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1070).
Common questions
Is Flemington or Kensington cheaper to buy in?
Kensington has the lower median house price at $1,138,300, roughly 2% below Flemington ($1,165,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Flemington or Kensington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Flemington scores 1094 vs 1070 in Kensington. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Flemington or Kensington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.47% in Kensington vs 3.39% in Flemington. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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