Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kensington vs Zetland.

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 Zetland (1053). Kensington skews owner-occupied (43%), Zetland runs more rental-dense (27% owner).

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 1053).

Common questionsKensington vs Zetland

Common questions

Does Kensington or Zetland have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kensington scores 1103 vs 1053 in Zetland. 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
Zetland

Price & Market

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

Rental

$850/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$575/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$600/wk
43.0%
Owner occupied
27.0%
55.0%
Renter occupied
70.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
11,927
Population
12,622
32
Median age
30

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1103
Avg ICSEA
1053

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).