Town of Victoria Park
Kensington
Kensington at a glance
Median house
$572,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$378,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
4,627
Median age 38
About
Welcome to Kensington.
Kensington is a suburb in Western Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$572,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $378,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$572,000
Sales data pending
$378,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,627
Median age: 38
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.41%
Based on $572,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.16%
Based on $378,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,627
Median age
38
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kensington.
Local schools for Kensington
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kensington Primary School
Kensington Secondary School
Kent Street Senior High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kensington.
- What is the median house price in Kensington?
- The median house price in Kensington, WA 6151 is $572,000. The median unit price is $378,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kensington postcode?
- Kensington is in the 6151 postcode, in WA, in the Town of Victoria Park region.
- What is the average rent in Kensington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Kensington?
- There are 20 schools serving Kensington on this page, including Kensington Primary School, Kensington Secondary School, Kent Street Senior High School.
- How walkable is Kensington?
- Kensington has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kensington?
- Kensington is close to Bentley Dc, Victoria Park, South Perth, South Perth Angelo St, East Victoria Park.
- What is the population of Kensington?
- Kensington has approximately 4,627 residents. The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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