Market snapshot

Suburb insights for Kensington3031

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Located 4 km north-west of Melbourne's CBD Kensington has a distinctive character a quirky mix of housing types and a village-like shopping hub. Houses in Kensington range from small period dwellings and public housing flats to new townhouses and Kensington Banks – built on a former abattoir and army depot site. The area features a scattered mix of industry and commerce major roads rail yards and electricity facilities. Kensington's major recreation area is JJ Holland Park. The park has a BMX track public swimming pool community centre various children's play areas and a number of ovals.

Sales data

Median sale price
$1.2mil
Quarterly price change
3.3%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$912k
-1.5%
BedroomsKensingtonMetro comparison
2$1,050,000$902,500
3$1,244,444$810,000
4$1,344,044$955,000
InsightKensingtonMetro comparison
Clearance rate87%73.8%
Days on market3842

Rental data

Median weekly rent
$675
Rental yield
3%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$560
3.2%
BedroomsKensingtonMetro comparison
2$620$550
3$750$540
4-$580
Median data for the current quarter
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