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
For sale
For sale
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
73 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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
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.
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 73 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.
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.
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 73 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 Ray White ELGProudly Presented by Edward Lim | Ray White ELG
It's not often you find an apartment that offers this much independence, particularly in a location as convenient as Kensington. Positioned on the first floor with direct street frontage and its own separate driveway access, 27/8 Gwenyfred Road feels more like a private little residence than your typical apartment.
And that's before you step inside...
The home is neat, well presented and surprisingly spacious, with a separate air-conditioned lounge room, a dedicated dining area and a fully renovated kitchen that gives you plenty of room to cook, entertain and actually enjoy your space.
Both bedrooms are comfortably sized, with the main bedroom featuring double built-in robes and a new ceiling fan. The bathroom is functional and well maintained, while the separate toilet and large laundry add a level of practicality you'll appreciate day to day.
Step outside and you'll find your own private balcony overlooking the street, a great little spot for your morning coffee, a quiet afternoon or simply letting some fresh air into the home.
Then there's the parking, which is a genuine bonus. With a separate driveway entrance away from the main complex, you have your own undercover car bay plus enough room for another vehicle. For an apartment, that sort of flexibility is not something you come across every day.
And the location? It's hard to argue with.
The Swan River is only around 600m away, while the cafes, restaurants and entertainment along Victoria Park's vibrant strip are close enough to make spontaneous dinners and weekend coffee runs very easy. Canning Highway and nearby bus services put the CBD and surrounding suburbs within easy reach, with Curtin University, Crown, Optus Stadium and Perth Airport all conveniently accessible.
Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing, looking for a city-fringe base or adding an easy-care property to your portfolio, this one ticks a lot of boxes without asking you to compromise on location or practicality.
Low maintenance, easy to lock up and leave, and genuinely different from your typical apartment.
The combination of street frontage, private access, undercover parking and a great Kensington location makes this one well worth a look.
Additional Features:
• Year Built: 1979, Total Build Up Area: 73m2
• Two good sized bedrooms
• Double built-in robes to the main bedroom
• Split-system reverse-cycle air conditioning to the lounge room & both bedrooms
• Ceiling fan to the main bedroom
• Fully renovated and spacious kitchen
• Dedicated dining area
• Private balcony with direct street frontage
• Functional bathroom with separate toilet
• Large laundry with internal clothesline
• Security screen to the front door
• Separate driveway entrance away from the main complex
• Dedicated undercover car parking
• Additional space for a second vehicle
• Low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle
• Common garden areas with outdoor clotheslines
• Estimated Rental: $650 - $700/week
THE LOCATION
• Approx. 100m to Canning Highway and bus stops
• Approx. 600m to the Swan River
• Approx. 750m to Kensington Primary School
• Approx. 1.5km to Victoria Park's café and restaurant strip
• Approx. 3km to Curtin University
• Close to Crown Perth and Optus Stadium
• Easy access to Perth CBD and Perth Airport
Outgoings:
• Council Rates: app. $1,493.42 (FY 26-27)
• Water Rates: app. $1,059.10 (FY 26-27)
• Strata Levies: app. $700.00 per quarter (Admin: $521.40.00/qtr & Reserve: $178.60/qtr)
Perhaps the biggest appeal here is how easy this home is to live with. There's nothing overly complicated... just good space, plenty of practicality and a location that puts so much within easy reach.
Whether it's your first step into the market, a smart addition to the investment portfolio or simply a place you can lock up and leave without a second thought, 27/8 Gwenyfred Road offers the kind of easy living that's becoming harder to find.
** We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.**
Listing description written by Edward Lim, Ray White ELG — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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