If your idea of the ideal tenant includes having “man’s best friend” in the house, Kensington is a very good choice for your rental property. As part of the Swan electorate and the South Perth area, Kensington is around a lot of places where you can take your dog for exercise and fun. Dog lovers have a great kinship with one another, often turning lazy afternoons at dog-friendly parks into small and informal social events.
Places in Kensington to Exercise Your Dog
Dog exercise parks in Kensington are located within the following: Darling St Reserve on Brandon St, David Vincent Park on Pennington St, Mackie St Reserve on Mackie and Gwenyfred Rds and Morris Munday Oval on Broad St. All in all, there are over 40 parks that welcome dogs and have plenty of room for exercising them within the South Perth area.
Kensington Demographics
Kensington is along the Swan River, 4 km from Perth. According to the 2011 Census, it has a population of 4,453 composed of 51% females and 49% males with a median age of 36. 48.7% of Kensington’s citizens are married. Kensington has an unemployment rate of 4%, with 60.6% working full time and 30% part time.
Professionals comprise 35.8% of the population, with managers at 17.1% and administrative and clerical workers at 14.4%. Tradies are almost in double digits at 9%. The median incomes are $878 per week for individuals and $2,100 per week for families. 29.8% of homes in Kensington are rented.
Prices are high in Kensington with a median of $855,000 but the median rent is $550 per week.
What It All Means
Obviously, the median price is high in Kensington, but we think it is a suburb that represents a good investment. It is, after all, competition for properties that has brought the median up. Kensington is close to Perth and next to so many amenities and so much infrastructure that it would be information overload to mention half of it.
While bargains can be found, those who can swing the deposit on a median property will find that properties rent quickly in Kensington.
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