City of Moonee Valley
Kensington
Kensington at a glance
Median house
$1,138,300
Sales data pending
Median unit
$502,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
17.8k
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Kensington.
Kensington is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,138,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $502,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$760/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,138,300
Sales data pending
$502,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
17,772
Median age: 35
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.47%
Based on $1,138,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.80%
Based on $502,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
17,772
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,065
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kensington.
Local schools for Kensington
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kensington Primary School
Kensington Community High School
Debney Meadows Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kensington.
- What is the median house price in Kensington?
- The median house price in Kensington, VIC 3031 is $1,138,300. The median unit price is $502,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kensington postcode?
- Kensington is in the 3031 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moonee Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Kensington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $760, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Kensington?
- There are 20 schools serving Kensington on this page, including Kensington Primary School, Holy Rosary School, Kensington Community High School.
- How walkable is Kensington?
- Kensington has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kensington?
- Kensington is close to Flemington, North Melbourne, Travancore, West Melbourne, Parkville.
- What is the population of Kensington?
- Kensington has approximately 17,772 residents. The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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