Kensington flood risk
Of Kensington’s 11,943 mapped properties, 16.3% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Kensington’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Kensington
Flood and bushfire areas across Kensington. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Kensington
Kensington sits in the Melbourne council area, which recorded 33,451 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 33,451 total. Figures are for the whole Melbourne council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Kensington
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Kensington
Kensington is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: MIXED USE ZONE
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
School catchments in Kensington
Kensington can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Kensington
At the 2021 Census, 31% of Kensington’s 10,745 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Kensington
Melbourne council approved 3,872 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Melbourne council area (not just Kensington). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.