Profile for Kensington

Located 4 km north-west of Melbourne's CBD, Kensington has a distinctive character, a quirky mix of housing types and a village-like shopping hub. Houses in Kensington range from small period dwellings and public housing flats to new townhouses and Kensington Banks – built on a former abattoir and army depot site. The area features a scattered mix of industry and commerce, major roads, rail yards and electricity facilities. Kensington's major recreation area is JJ Holland Park. The park has a BMX track, public swimming pool, community centre, various children's play areas and a number of ovals.