Side by sideSuburb comparison

Norwood South vs Kensington.

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 (1129) sits above Norwood South (1110).

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 (1129 vs 1110).

Common questionsNorwood South vs Kensington

Common questions

Does Norwood South or Kensington have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kensington scores 1129 vs 1110 in Norwood South. 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

Norwood South
Metric
Kensington

Price & Market

Median house
$1,290,000
Median unit
$316,800
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+10.3%
Days on market

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$705/wk
$323/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
45.0%
Renter occupied
47.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
10,773
Population
1,808
40
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1110
Avg ICSEA
1129

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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