WA6151· Pop. 17,226Victoria Park

KENSINGTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

4.0%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

13.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KENSINGTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$775/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+14.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.00%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+15.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

71 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

KENSINGTON is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 4.0% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 13.7% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,113/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

38.8%

58.1% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

21%

69% apartments

Degree qualified

47.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

160 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.5%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.6 km

Inner city

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

84 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

3.6 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

6,200/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 6151

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1140

South Perth Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1122

Kensington Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1121

Hensman Street Elementary

Independent · Yrs PP-4

ICSEA 1080

🎓Secondary (1)

Kent Street Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1041

📚Combined (1)

Wesley College

Independent · Yrs PP-12

ICSEA 1147

⭐Special (1)

Kensington Secondary School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1008

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

29/ 100

21.4 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average

1094ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

44/ 100

🚆 5 train🚌 55 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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