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Hotham Hill vs Kensington

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kensington (1070) sits above Hotham Hill (1050).

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Hotham Hill and Kensington side by side

MeasureHotham HillKensington
Price and market
Median house–$1,138,300
Median unit–$502,500
Renting
House rent–$760/wk
Unit rent–$560/wk
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10501070
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score10020
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall582 mm582 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.9°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Kensington edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1050).

Hotham Hill vs Kensington: common questions

Does Hotham Hill or Kensington have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kensington scores 1070 vs 1050 in Hotham Hill. 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.

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