Atlaso rates Kensington units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.84%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better units options may be available in Perth.
At $950K, Kensington ranks #70 of 89 units in Perth. The long-term structural outlook is Good. Prices grew 63.4% over the past year, showing strong momentum.
OPPORTUNITY ENGINE
Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.
Shifting to BuyersEarly signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
-13.7%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+9.0%
Rents (12mo)
0.8%
Vacancy ↓
35%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
Unit Asking Prices (12 months)
$804K
Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)
$876/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 6151.
Momentum Health
Monitor
45% stall probability
Kensington is growing at 63.4% annually but early warning signals are appearing. Watch for vacancy loosening or yield compression over the next quarter.
STALL RISK45%
Suburb Profile
Kensington at a Glance
SEIFA Index
10/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$2,113/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
26%
of income
Population Growth
+0.9%
vs state +1.9%
Ownership Mix
29.1%owned28.7%mortgage39.1%renting
Demographic Trends
Kensington Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Kensington Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
Conviction LevelHigh
Fair Value GapX.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price$X,XXX,XXX
Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
SEIFA DecileX/10
Building ApprovalsXX dwellings
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Atlaso rates Kensington as HOLD 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 $950K, with annual growth of +15.8%. Properties sell in approximately 47 days.
How fast do properties sell in Kensington?
Properties in Kensington sell in 47 days on average. The market is currently rated Good. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
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 4.5%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).