Market snapshot
Suburb insights for Kensington3031
Change suburbKensington, approximately 4 km northwest of the Melbourne CBD, is a compact, heritage-laden suburb renowned for its Georgian wrought-iron terraces and thriving café culture. It features quiet, tree-lined streets, boutique shops, local parks, and strong transport connectivity. Ideal for families and professionals, it combines suburban charm with city-edge convenience.
Recent sales and auction results in Kensington
| Address | Bedrooms | Price | Type | Method | Sale Date | Agent | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Barnett St, Kensington | 2 |  | House | Auction Sale | 28/08/2026 | Nelson Alexander | View |
| 6 Holsten La.N, Kensington | 5 |  | House | Auction Sale | 28/08/2026 | Rendina | View |
| 225/77 Hobsons Rd, Kensington | 2 |  | Apartment | Private Sale | 11/08/2026 | Nelson Alexander | View |
| 40 Mccracken St, Kensington | 2 |  | House | Passed in at Auction | 28/08/2026 | Nelson Alexander | View |
| 11-13 Stockmans Way, Kensington | 3 | | House | Sold Before Auction | 27/08/2026 | Nelson Alexander | View |
| 1/50 Rankins Rd, Kensington | 2 | | Apartment | Private Sale | 27/07/2026 | Jellis Craig | |
| 30 Henry St, Kensington | 3 | | House | Private Sale | 21/07/2026 | Jas Stephens - Yarraville |
Sales data
Median sale price
$1.2mil
Quarterly price change
-9.1%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$953k
-3.1%
| Bedrooms | Kensington | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $980,000 | $950,000 |
| 3 | $1,287,500 | $872,000 |
| 4 | $1,495,000 | $990,000 |
| Insight | Kensington | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance rate | 60% | 68.8% |
| Days on market | 36 | 42 |
Rental data
Median weekly rent
$713
Rental yield
3%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$580
3.1%
| Bedrooms | Kensington | Metro comparison |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $660 | $600 |
| 3 | $790 | $560 |
| 4 | $950 | $600 |
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