Kensington Park at a glance
3,244
People
$1,730,000
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
1.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Kensington Park › Birnie Ave
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
646 m²
Land
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington Park (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,561/m² of land (n=29). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kensington Park at a glance
3,244
People
$1,730,000
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
1.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
Planning and Design Code
Zone
Suburban Neighbourhood
SN
Jurisdiction
Burnside
Burnside, SA
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
SAZoned Suburban Neighbourhood · SN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 647 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Street frontage and true lot geometry are not confirmed without open cadastre. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $632/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownlowZoned Suburban Neighbourhood · SN (Planning and Design Code). Official parcel area about 647 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 647 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Kensington Park at a glance
3,244
People
$1,730,000
Median sale
$632/wk
Median rent
1.90%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 24 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Fox Real EstateSet behind a classic triple-gable façade, this c. 1910 symmetrical villa captures the romance of Federation architecture while offering the space and liveability of a thoughtful 1991 rear extension. Blending sandstone, red brick and decorative quoins with a vine-draped courtyard and garden outlooks, the home pairs historic beauty with timeless comfort - all on an enviable 650 sqm allotment in the heart of Kensington Park.
Lovingly held by the same custodians for over 50 years, this residence has been maintained and improved with genuine care - a rare testament to enduring ownership and deep connection.
Key Features
-Five bedrooms or four plus study
-Two bathrooms, including ensuite to master
-Carport plus additional off-street parking
-650 sqm allotment (approx.)
-1910 Federation villa with 1991 rear extension
-Federation Elegance
Behind its bullnose veranda and bluestone plinth, the home's traditional central hallway reveals generous rooms, lofty ceilings and ornate plasterwork. Twin red-brick chimneys and original fireplaces anchor the home's warmth and authenticity, while timber joinery - likely Jarrah or Blackwood - adds a rich natural tone. Bedroom 1 features a rare decorative ceiling; each of the front rooms offers its own charm, complemented by five working combustion fireplaces.
Light-Filled Extension
Completed in 1991, the rear addition seamlessly introduces modern amenity without compromising character. A private master wing includes a walk-in robe and two-way ensuite, while adjoining dining and living zones connect effortlessly to a vine-covered outdoor entertaining area - perfect for long summer evenings. Large panes of glass draw natural light and greenery inside, giving the rear of the home a bright, airy feel.
Practical Upgrades
Peace of mind comes with professional underpinning and a new roof (circa 2018) - major capital improvements ensuring structural integrity for decades to come. Heating, cooling and general maintenance have been progressively modernised, creating a home that's as comfortable as it is beautiful.
Lifestyle & Location
Perfectly positioned in one of Adelaide's most tightly held and prestigious eastern suburbs, Kensington Park combines leafy serenity with urban convenience. Walk to The Parade Norwood for cafés, restaurants and boutiques, or enjoy the open green spaces of Kensington Park Reserve and Hazelwood Park nearby.
Highly regarded schooling is within easy reach - Pembroke School, Loreto College, Marryatville Primary, and zoning to Norwood International High - while the CBD is less than ten minutes away.
12 Birnie Avenue, Kensington Park represents a rare offering in a blue-chip locale where opportunities of this calibre are seldom available. While the 650 sqm allotment is modest by local prestige standards, the home's heritage villa credentials, striking façade, and deep character appeal provide immediate and long-term value.
Buyers seeking architectural integrity and lifestyle potential will appreciate the solid 1910 construction, the scope for sympathetic upgrades, and the opportunity to create a timeless family residence walking distance to Pembroke School, The Parade, and key amenities.
12 Birnie Avenue, Kensington Park - A home with heart, history and enduring integrity - held in the same family for half a century, ready to begin its next chapter.
Council Rates | $1,970.30 pa
SA Water | $248.24 pq
ESL | $201.65 pa
Year Built | 1910
All information provided (including but not limited to the property's land size, floor plan and floor size, building age and general property description) has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, however, we cannot guarantee the information is accurate and we accept no liability for any errors or oversights. Interested parties should make their own enquiries and obtain their own legal advice. Should this property be scheduled for auction, the Vendor's Statement can be inspected at our office for 3 consecutive business days prior to the auction and at the auction for 30 minutes before it starts.
Listing description written by Nick Pelvay, Fox Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.