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184 Hensman St, Kensington WA 6151

House

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

1

Car spaces

511 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLand 511 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size: median $2,607/m² of land (n=88). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned Residential (1) under the SOUTH PERTH.(Landgate SLIP · 30 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

No recorded sale price for this property yet.

Local land rate: recorded House sales in Kensington (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,607/m² of land (n=88). 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.

See the full Kensington report →

Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

SOUTH PERTH

Zone

Residential

1

Jurisdiction

South Perth

South Perth, WA

Planning overlays

  • bushfireNot detected
  • heritageNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Landgate SLIP
  • Dataset: Local Planning Scheme — Zones and Reserves (DPLH-071)
  • Retrieved: 30 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 113437

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not detected — official

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.

Heritage

Not detected — official

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

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown20 Apr 2026
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Mar 2026
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted17 Mar 2026

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 511 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

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

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

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.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 511 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    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

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Kensington in one glance

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.

See the full Kensington report →

Keep researching

  • Why Kensington? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Kensington →
  • Other records on Hensman St →

Listing material

Listed by Ray White BPG Thornlie

Character, Convenience & a Location That Has It All

Welcome to 184 Hensman Street, Kensington, a charming character home sitting proudly on a generous 512m² block. Originally built in 1965, it is filled with warmth, space, and timeless appeal.

Positioned in what many locals proudly call Kensington's "Golden Triangle," this home sits in one of the suburb's most desirable pockets, known for its welcoming community, leafy streets, and strong family presence.

Step inside and you'll immediately appreciate the beautiful jarrah flooring paired with high ceilings, giving the home a classic character feel while creating a light and open atmosphere throughout. For year round comfort, the home has air conditioning in both the master bedroom and living room.

Read the full description

Outdoors, the property continues to impress with rare rear lane access and a large shed/garage, perfect for extra storage, a workshop, or secure parking. Rear access properties in this tightly held pocket are incredibly hard to find, adding both flexibility and long term value.

This location is particularly attractive for young families, with the home positioned within the catchment for three highly regarded primary schools:

• South Perth Primary School (2.1km)

• Kensington Primary School (900m)

• Collier Primary School (950m)

Kensington is renowned for its tight knit neighbourhood feel, where community events bring residents together year after year. Just moments away, Monk Street hosts the beloved annual Monk Street Festival, while nearby Market Street becomes a highlight every Halloween when the street is closed and transformed into one of the area's most celebrated family events.

Adding to the convenience, everything you need is right at your doorstep:

• Busy Bees Daycare just around the corner

• 2.3 km (approx. 4-minute drive) to Curtin University

• 500m walk to the famous Kenzie's Kitchen café

• 450m to the nearest bus stop

• A short stroll to the beautiful South Perth Foreshore

• Only 500m from South Perth, enjoy the lifestyle without the South Perth price tag

• 3.0km to Perth Zoo - perfect for weekend outings with the kids

• 1.5km to South Perth Hospital

• 6km to the Perth CBD

• 3.7km to Crown Entertainment Complex

• 13.4km to Perth Airport

Rental Estimate: $850 - $925pw

Council Rate: $2,555 Per Annum (Approx)

Water Rate: $1,290 Per Annum (Approx)

Whether you're looking for a character home to live in, an investment in a high-demand location, or a property with future potential, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Want this property? Get in touch with:

Andrew Ang

0435 363 438

andrew.ang@raywhite.com

Ray White Real Estate

**Disclaimer: Ray White BPG have in preparing this advert used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements contained. Reference to a school does not guarantee availability of that particular school. All distances are estimated using Google maps. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities to verify the information contained in this advert. ALL boundary lines and size on imagery is APPROX only.**

Listing description written by Andrew Ang, Ray White BPG Thornlie — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

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