Kensington at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
WA › Kensington › Carey St
$1,563,000
Last sold
9 Nov 2023
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
418 m²
Land
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
No verification items generated for this record.
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
$1,563,000
9 Nov 2023 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,602/m² of land (n=87). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Kensington at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kensington
-7.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,687,500
+0.18 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.19%
Suburb median $1,687,500 from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
SOUTH PERTH
Zone
Local road
796
Jurisdiction
South Perth
South Perth, WA
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.
The official layer was queried and no bushfire risk zone was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 2 Sept 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.
The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (Landgate SLIP, retrieved 2 Sept 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 418 m² — that is not official geometry. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $712/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 for this property. 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.
2 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 418 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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?
KnownmediumNo 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 at a glance
5,029
People
$1,687,500
Median sale
$712/wk
Median rent
2.19%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 24 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by The Agency PerthNestled in one of Kensington's most tightly held pockets, this gorgeous renovated character home offers a rare opportunity. A fantastic layout, this residence boasts five bedrooms and three bathrooms, thoughtfully designed over two levels. The location of this home could not be more ideal - just a stone's throw from Morris Mundy Reserve and close to great schools and amenities.
Enviably positioned on tree-lined Carey Street, number twelve makes an elegant introduction with its classic facade featuring neutral tones. The home opens onto rich solid timber flooring and high ceilings. Three bedrooms, including the master suite are positioned on the ground floor and two are positioned on the top floor.
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the open plan kitchen, living and dining room, complete with spectacular views of the Perth City skyline. This wonderful outlook is also on offer from one of the upstairs bedrooms and the games room. The gourmet kitchen is complete with an island, stone bench tops and all the cupboard space one could require for meal preparation.
The home transitions to outdoor living through stacker doors to the decked alfresco and pool area. This outdoor oasis will no doubt leave you the envy of family and friends when entertaining!
Don't hesitate, contact Michael Keil or Anil Singh today to register your interest!
Property Features:
● Charming facade with tones of white and cream
● Front lawn adorned by a white picket fence
● Front porch
● Master suite upon entry with walk in robe, plantation shutters, and en-suite with floor to ceiling tiling, shower, vanity, bath and WC
● Two secondary bedrooms positioned downstairs, both with ceiling fans and built in robes
● Secondary bathroom with shower, vanity and WC
● Study room
● Open plan kitchen, living and dining room with stunning views of Perth City
● Gourmet kitchen with island, stone bench tops, premium appliances, tile splashback, pantry, and lots of cabinetry
● Laundry
● Upstairs games room with another impressive vista of the city skyline
● Two spacious bedrooms positioned upstairs both with built in robes
● Third bathroom with a vanity with stone bench tops, shower and separate powder room
● Decked alfresco with elevated views
● Glistening underground swimming pool
● Garden shed
● Ducted air conditioning upstairs and split system air conditioning downstairs
● Fresh carpets
● Ceiling roses
● Soaring high ceilings
● Solid timber flooring
● Leadlight windows
● Elegant chandeliers throughout
● Block Size: 418 sqm
● Water Rates: $1,589.97 pa
● Council Rates: $3,374.71 pa
Location Features:
● Positioned on a whisper-quiet, leafy street that feels very private
● Just a stone's throw from Morris Mundy Reserve, ideal for some outside play for the kids after school
● Easy access to the city, ensuring a short commute to work or for leisure
● Walking distance to Kensington Secondary School and Kensington Primary School
● Close to fantastic cafes and restaurants, such as The Little Banksia and George Street Cafe & Patisserie
Expressions of Interest Close 16 November 2023 at 6pm (unless sold prior).
Disclaimer:
This information is provided for general information purposes only and is based on information provided by the Seller and may be subject to change. No warranty or representation is made as to its accuracy and interested parties should place no reliance on it and should make their own independent enquiries.
Listing description written by Michael Keil, The Agency Perth — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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