Kensington — Houses

AVOID
WA 6151 House Rank #193 of 244 in Perth
$1.85M
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
Elevated Risk #193 of 244

Structural conditions do not currently support growth. Stronger alternatives exist.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
AVOID
Elevated Risk
DEMAND
126 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
43d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
30.0% vs 5yr
Weak
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Weak
Weak
YIELD
2.6%
Weak
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.1% vacancy
Strong
#193/244 Weak Structure 13 Elevated risk $1.85M

Atlaso rates Kensington houses as AVOID. Only 14% of AVOID-rated suburbs achieved more than 8% growth. Stronger alternatives are likely available in Perth.

At $1.85M, Kensington ranks #193 of 244 houses in Perth. The long-term structural outlook is Weak. Short-term momentum is accelerating.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Perth.

Kensington Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Sellers Market tightening. Act sooner rather than later.
+3.2%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+38.4%
Rents (12mo)
0.8%
Vacancy
35%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.98M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$1,204/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 6151.

Momentum Health

Elevated risk

72% stall probability

Kensington has been running at 50.0% growth but multiple stall indicators are present. Vacancy may be loosening, yield is compressing, or the suburb has caught up to city pricing. Consider taking partial profits.

STALL RISK 72%

Suburb Profile

Kensington at a Glance

SEIFA Index
10/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$2,113/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
26%
of income
Population Growth
+0.9%
vs state +1.9%
Ownership Mix
29.1% owned 28.7% mortgage 39.1% renting

Demographic Trends

Kensington Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Kensington Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kensington a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Kensington as AVOID confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Kensington and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Kensington?
The current median house price in Kensington, wa is $1.85M, with annual growth of +3.3%. Properties sell in approximately 43 days.
How fast do properties sell in Kensington?
Properties in Kensington sell in 43 days on average. The market is currently rated Weak. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Kensington?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Kensington's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Kensington?
The gross rental yield for houses in Kensington is 2.6%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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