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 › Douglas Ave
$1,580,000
Last sold
8 Dec 2025
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
783 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
$1,580,000
8 Dec 2025 · 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
District distributor road
598
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 31 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 31 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 783 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 783 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 785 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 Lally Real Estate783 sqm green title block with R100 zoning, this property offers endless possibilities for those looking to nest, invest, or explore development potential (with the potential to use the side lane way to a rear property).
Step into the charm of yesteryear with this original character home, perfectly situated in the sought-after inner-city family neighbourhood of Kensington.
Timeless Features & Design
As you arrive, the elevated front verandah welcomes you with its traditional charm, while the expansive paved driveway offers ample parking. Inside, you'll find solid polished jarrah floorboards underfoot, and ornate ceilings overhead, setting the tone for the classic character of this well-maintained home.
• Living Spaces: The cozy living room features an original fireplace, ornate ceiling details, and picture rails-an inviting space for relaxing or entertaining.
• Bedrooms: The master bedroom enjoys an outlook to the front porch, complemented by an adjacent room that can function as a third bedroom, nursery, study, or even a walk-in robe. A second bedroom offers easy access to the central bathroom, complete with a shower, vanity, and WC.
• Dining & Kitchen: The formal dining room, with its own fireplace, flows into the separate kitchen. The kitchen provides practical functionality.
Additional Spaces
An enclosed sleepout at the rear serves as a versatile area, perfect as a study or sitting room, and includes a laundry with a separate WC.
Outdoor Living
The large backyard offers endless potential for entertaining, gardening, or additional development. With R100 zoning, there's scope for subdivision or redevelopment to maximise the value of this prime landholding.
The paved patio looks out to the huge backyard and large shed where you will also find a double paved driveway with a lockable gate, ensuring privacy and convenience.
Modern Comforts
Freshly painted throughout, this home is equipped with reverse-cycle air conditioning and a gas bayonet for year-round comfort.
Prime Location
Positioned just minutes from the city, this home is close to parks, schools, and local amenities, making it an ideal choice for families, professionals, or investors.
Development Potential
With its R100 zoning, the property opens up an exciting array of options, including retaining the existing character home and subdividing the rear block, or creating a completely new development to capitalise on the high-demand Kensington location.
Don't miss this opportunity to secure a piece of Kensington's history while unlocking its future potential. Be sure to inspect-this home won't disappoint!
Council Rates: $2,222.35 pa
Water Rates: $1,189.66 pa
Listing description written by Joel Lally, Lally Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.