Question 1

Is Kenwick a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Kenwick is an established south-eastern Perth suburb with a practical, working-day character that blends residential streets with pockets of light industrial and commercial activity. Housing is mainly older single-storey homes on established blocks, with some infill and newer builds closer to the main roads. The suburb is home to 5,684 people and leans towards families, with couple families with children the largest household group. Most homes are owner-occupied (70.9%), and the area tends to attract families, tradespeople and commuters who prioritise convenience over frills.

Local life centres on small shopfronts, sporting ovals, neighbourhood parks and community facilities, and residents have good access to major road links and public transport. Recent local projects include the conversion of the former Kenwick Library into a community hub, Water Corporation wastewater upgrades, a council-backed town centre initiative and consultation on an enclosed dog park, while the Maddington–Kenwick Strategic Employment Area informs local planning. Whether Kenwick suits you will come down to how much you value that practical mix of housing, amenity and transport.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Kenwick?

Accepted Answer

In Kenwick, a median-priced house at $850,000 works out to about 11.4 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census. The typical local household earned $1,433 a week at the last Census, and on those figures renting also takes a large share of income: the average house rent of $650 a week is about 45.4% of that weekly income, and the average unit rent of $640 a week is about 44.7%.

For people weighing up renting versus buying, the rent share is the most relevant measure if you plan to rent, while the price multiple is the key figure for buyers. Whether those ratios feel expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Kenwick a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The figures show unit values in Kenwick jumped 44.6% over the past year, a strong rise, while house values also increased strongly at 23.1%. In capital-growth terms the units have outpaced houses this year.

House rents rose 6.6% over the same period, a solid increase and the relevant number if rental income is your priority. That rent growth was more modest than the house price rise, so whether this balance between capital growth and rental income suits you will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$850K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	23.1%	44.6%
Sold Past 3 months	27	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	14	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	$640
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.6%	N/A

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