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 › Gwenyfred Rd
$1,650,000–$1,700,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
544 m²
Land
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
$1,650,000–$1,700,000
Asking range · $3,033/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
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
-2.2%
Median sale
Suburb $1,687,500
+0.05 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.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$80,016 on top of the price (4.8% 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: Western Australia 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
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 544 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.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). 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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 2.2%. 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
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 544 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?
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
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 Buy My PlacePhone Enquiry ID: 234372
Inner-city heritage sanctuary on a jacaranda-lined street
Set on a generous 544sqm block in one of Kensington’s most tightly held pockets, this beautifully presented 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom heritage home blends original character with thoughtful modern updates. High ceilings, ornate detailing and polished floorboards bring warmth and authenticity, while the established trees and expansive lawns create a level of privacy and calm that is genuinely rare this close to the CBD. With mature greenery throughout the property and streetscape, including one of Perth’s coveted jacaranda-lined streets, this is a true inner-city retreat.
Inside, the home retains its classic charm with original heritage finishes, chandeliers, decorative ceilings and a feature fireplace, complemented by fresh internal paint and a newly renovated bathroom. The layout offers a rear open living space and built-in robes, making day-to-day living easy while preserving the home’s timeless feel.
The kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, and comfort is assured with air conditioning and broadband/NBN readiness. The area continues to evolve with underground street power installations underway, enhancing the streetscape long term.
Outdoors is where this home truly shines: multiple zones for entertaining and relaxing including an outdoor entertaining area, pergola, courtyard and front courtyard, all framed by fresh landscaping and fully irrigated gardens with Bluetooth controls. There is also a practical setup for chickens and vegetable gardens, plus a garden shed and workshop for storage and projects.
Sustainability features include solar panels, a solar hot water system, and a rainwater tank. Secure parking and storage are covered with a secure carport and lockable garage, and the property presents as very secure overall.
Positioned for lifestyle and convenience, you are minutes to the Swan River and Causeway access, with quick links to Victoria Park, South Perth, Burswood (Optus Stadium) and the CBD entertainment precincts.
A rare combination of heritage, renovation, land, and location.
Listing description written by buyMyplace, Buy My Place — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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