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Houses for rent in Kensington, WA 6151

There are currently 45 rentals on the market in Kensington and surrounding suburbs. Located 6 kilometres from Perth, Kensington spans across 3 square kilometres of land and boasts a population of approximately 4,525. Kensington has an annual rent growth rate of 19.3% and weekly rent of $895.

Conveniently located near local shops such as Meadowvale Shops and schools, including Kensington Primary School, Kensington Secondary School, Kent Street Senior High School, Kensington is popular amongst individuals, couples, and families alike. Accessible public transport options servicing Kensington include No train service train station and Bus service to Perth CBD.

Learn more about Kensington by visiting our suburb profile here or contact local REIWA agents serving the area for more information on the houses available for rent. You can also browse recently sold properties and houses for sale in Kensington.

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Kensington overview

Kensington is a small suburb bound by South Terrace in the south and Canning Highway in the west. Developed in the post-war years, the suburb was named after the former Kensington Park Racecourse, which was most likely named after William Samuel Cox's Kensington Park Racecourse, in Melbourne. It is in a convenient location close to a number of inner-city urban hubs and just a few kilometres from Perth City. 

Life in Kensington

A number of parks and reserves dominate the Kensington landscape providing plenty of scenic vistas and open public space for locals to explore. The retail and amenity requirements of residents are largely serviced by establishments in surrounding areas, however there is one supermarket within the suburb. Kensington borders Perth's Technology Park, is close to Curtin University and features one local school, Kensington Primary School.

Kensington quick stats

21.4 %
Sales growth
$1.7m
* Median sales price
19.3 %
Rental growth
$895pw
* Median rental price

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