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 › Lansdowne Rd
$1,579,000
Last sold
22 Apr 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
749 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
$1,579,000
22 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,613/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
-6.4%
Median sale
Suburb $1,687,500
+0.15 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
Residential
1
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 30 Aug 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 30 Aug 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 749 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 749 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 752 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 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 BourkesThis beautifully updated Kensington residence is a rare find and it offers the perfect balance of character, comfort and convenience. With the hard work already done, all that's left to do is move in, unpack and start enjoying everything this warm and welcoming home has to offer.
Set on a generous 749sqm green title block, this charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom home showcases its 1950s heritage with pride, while a thoughtfully designed extension completed in the early 2000s enhances both space and functionality. Recently sanded jarrah floorboards, high ceilings, fresh paintwork and new LED lighting create a light-filled interior that feels both timeless and refreshed, with original character features beautifully preserved throughout.
At the heart of the home, the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area provides a relaxed and inviting space for everyday living. The well appointed kitchen offers gas cooking, electric oven with separate grill, a dishwasher, ample bench space and plenty of storage, all while overlooking the private backyard framed by established, shady trees. A fully tiled combined laundry and bathroom sits nearby, complete with bath/shower, generous storage and a separate toilet, along with convenient direct access to the outdoors and an attic for additional storage.
Towards the front of the home, a separate living area offers flexibility as a peaceful retreat which is ideal for parents or a quiet lounge space. The master bedroom is impressively spacious, featuring a large built-in wardrobe, while the overall layout provides multiple living options to suit growing families or work from home requirements.
Step outside to find an expansive undercover entertaining area, complemented by timber decking and paved surrounds, perfect for hosting family and friends all year round. The backyard offers plenty of space for children and pets to play, with room to add a pool if desired.
Positioned in a sought-after pocket, you're just moments from local parks, public transport and the highly regarded Kensington Primary School. Also private schooling options including Wesley and Penrhos Colleges are within easy reach, along with Kensington Montessori and Kent Street Senior High School. Enjoy your morning coffee at George Street Cafe or The Little Banksia café, or explore the vibrant Victoria Park café and dining strip nearby. With major shopping precincts and the stunning South Perth foreshore just minutes away, this location truly delivers a lifestyle to love.
Additional features include an entry portico, evaporative air-conditioning, classic picture rails and skirting boards, side access, direct yard access from the garage, and a spacious attic for extra storage.
Full of charm, functionality and heart, this inviting Kensington home is ready to welcome its next chapter.
Call Steven or Sandy today to book your viewing.
CITY OF SOUTH PERTH $2677 p/a
WATER RATES $1340 p/a
Listing description written by Steven Webster, Bourkes — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.