Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kensington vs Beaconsfield.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kensington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kensington (1103) sits above Beaconsfield (1037).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 (1103 vs 1037).

Common questionsKensington vs Beaconsfield

Common questions

Does Kensington or Beaconsfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kensington scores 1103 vs 1037 in Beaconsfield. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kensington
Metric
Beaconsfield

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$850/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$558/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$650/wk
43.0%
Owner occupied
51.0%
55.0%
Renter occupied
49.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
11,927
Population
1,172
32
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1103
Avg ICSEA
1037

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).