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Kensington, 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

AddressBedroomsPriceTypeMethodSale DateAgentListing
33A Kensington Rd, Kensington2PriceHousePassed in Vendor Bid12/12/2025W B Simpson & SonView
16 Pridham St, Kensington3PriceHouseAuction Sale12/12/2025Jellis CraigView
1 Robertson St, Kensington2PriceHouseAuction Sale12/12/2025RendinaView
23 Wakefield St, Kensington4PriceHouseAuction Sale12/12/2025Nelson AlexanderView
7 Mercantile Pde, Kensington2PriceTownhouseAuction Sale9/12/2025Jellis CraigView
1/60 Henry St, Kensington2PriceApartmentSold Before Auction5/12/2025Nelson AlexanderView
123 Rankins Rd, Kensington2PriceHouseSold Before Auction25/11/2025Nelson AlexanderView
4 Smith St, Kensington3PriceTownhousePrivate Sale24/11/2025Buxton (Port Phillip) Pty Ltd
7/465 Macaulay Rd, Kensington2PriceApartmentPassed in Vendor Bid12/12/2025Nelson AlexanderView

Sales data

Median sale price
$1.3mil
Quarterly price change
14.6%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$955k
2.7%
BedroomsKensingtonMetro comparison
2$995,000$910,000
3$1,190,000$830,000
4$1,348,000$951,500
InsightKensingtonMetro comparison
Clearance rate85%81.4%
Days on market3636

Rental data

Median weekly rent
$695
Rental yield
3.1%
Metro Melbourne Comparison
$580
3.3%
BedroomsKensingtonMetro comparison
2$645$580
3$775$550
4$948$600
Median data for the current quarter

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