Kensington
Inner-Melbourne lifestyle with cafés, parks & easy CBD access.
Postcode — Kensington, VIC
3031
The postcode for Kensington is 3031. Kensington is a suburb in Inner Melbourne, VIC, Australia, with a population of 10,745 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 3031
About Kensington
Inner-Melbourne lifestyle with cafés, parks & easy CBD access.
Kensington is a vibrant inner-Melbourne suburb renowned for its thriving café scene, proximity to the CBD and strong sense of community. Heritage-listed streetscapes sit alongside modern apartments, drawing young professionals and families alike.
Great for
- Public Transport
- Lifestyle & Dining
- Infrastructure
- Nightlife
Consider if important
- Affordability
- Parks & Green Space
Livability
How Kensington scores across the categories that matter most.
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Local Facilities
Property Market
Median sale prices & growth from the Valuer-General Victoria (Victorian Property Sales Report). Medians reflect recorded sales and may lag the current market.
Safety in Kensington
5.5/10 · FairDemographics
Best Suited For
Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.
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Eat in Kensington
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Services in Kensington
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Schools in Kensington
3 nearbySchool details (ICSEA, enrolments, sector) from ACARA — School Profile & School Location 2025. ICSEA is a measure of socio-educational advantage; the star rating shown is derived from the ICSEA percentile.
Getting around Kensington
7.6/10 transport scoreLines serving Kensington
19 stops in Kensington
- Kensington Station
- Collett St/Racecourse Rd #24
- Flemington Racecourse/Racecourse Rd #29
- Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd #26
- Smithfield Rd/Racecourse Rd #28
- Stubbs St/Racecourse Rd #23
- Wellington St/Racecourse Rd #25
- Albermarle St/Macaulay Rd
- Albermarle St/Macaulay Rd
- Altona St/Kensington Rd
- Childers St/Kensington Rd
- Derby St/Kensington Rd
- Derby St/Kensington Rd
- Devon St/Kensington Rd
- Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rd
- Gatehouse Dr/Smithfield Rd
- Hobsons Rd/Kensington Rd
- Kensington Station/Macaulay Rd
- Kensington Station/Macaulay Rd
Public transport data from Public Transport Victoria (PTV) via DataVic (Victorian Government open data, CC BY 4.0). Route lines show the network passing through the suburb, not timetables. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postcode for Kensington?
Kensington is in postcode 3031, in VIC, Australia.
Where is Kensington?
Kensington is a suburb in VIC, within the Inner Melbourne local government area, Australia.
Is Kensington a good place to live?
Kensington has an overall livability score of 6.7 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.