Kensington at a glance
12,423
People
$992,500
Median sale
$698/wk
Median rent
3.66%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Kensington › Newman St
$1,550,000–$1,650,000
For sale
Asking range
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
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
Asking
$1,550,000–$1,650,000
Asking range
No recorded sale for this property.
Kensington at a glance
12,423
People
$992,500
Median sale
$698/wk
Median rent
3.66%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Kensington
+56.2%
Median sale
Suburb $992,500
-1.32 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.66%
Suburb median $992,500 from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$92,564 on top of the price (6.0% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Kensington's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
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
VICPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. 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.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $698/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. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. 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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.3%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
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?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried 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
12,423
People
$992,500
Median sale
$698/wk
Median rent
3.66%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 18 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Berry Estate AgentsPositioned in a quiet Kensington pocket, this beautifully presented multi-level residence combines contemporary comfort with exceptional versatility, offering a lifestyle that is as practical as it is inviting.
Upon entry, you're welcomed by a spacious living area that provides the perfect retreat to relax, read a book, enjoy music or simply unwind at the end of the day. This level also offers internal access to the remote single garage, along with a flexible additional space ideal for a home gym, storage area, workshop or hobby room.
Step outside to discover a charming terracotta-paved courtyard garden bathed in natural sunlight - a private sanctuary where you can enjoy your morning coffee, entertain friends or simply soak up some vitamin D amongst the greenery.
The second level features four generous bedrooms including a spacious master retreat with its own balcony, ensuite and walk in robe. A central bathroom services the remaining bedrooms, while an open study area provides the ideal space for working from home, study or creative pursuits.
Occupying the top floor, the home's light-filled living domain has been thoughtfully designed to maximise space, natural light and its elevated position. Bringing together the kitchen, dining and living areas in one seamless open-plan setting. The modern kitchen features expansive stone benchtops, Miele cooktop and oven, Schweigen silent rangehood, Asko dishwasher and generous storage making it equally suited to everyday family living and effortless entertaining.
Flowing directly from the living area is a unique split-level courtyard terrace that provides an exceptional entertaining environment. Whether hosting family and friends, enjoying a quiet morning coffee or unwinding with a glass of wine as the city lights begin to twinkle.
Additional features include reverse cycle split systems, electric heating panels and ceiling fans.
Perfectly positioned moments from JJ Holland Park, South Kensington Station, local cafés, village shops, schools, river trails and the new aquatic centre, this is a unique opportunity to secure a spacious and versatile home in one of Melbourne's most connected and sought-after inner-city locations.
If you cannot make the open for inspection time - pleasephone me for a private inspection
Listing description written by Rebecca Berry, Berry Estate Agents — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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