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Kingsley is an established residential suburb in Perth's northern suburbs with tree-lined streets and a quiet suburban atmosphere. It is a suburb of families and long-term homeowners: population 13,204 with a median age of 44, nearly half of households are couple families with children (48.0%) and a further 39.2% are couple families without children. Housing is mainly brick-and-tile single-storey on generous blocks, with pockets of newer infill and townhouse developments, and owner-occupation is high at 87.6% while 12.4% of dwellings are rented. That mix may suit people looking for an established, settled neighbourhood with space.

Everyday convenience comes from local shopping centres, primary schools and community sporting clubs, while reserves and local bushland with walking and bike paths provide outdoor options for sport and recreation. Regular bus services and good road links connect residents to the wider northern suburbs and the coast. Recent public works have restored an accessible pedestrian and bike link and refreshed parks, playspaces and club facilities, with a further storage upgrade for the local junior football club proposed subject to council approval. Whether Kingsley fits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Buying a house in Kingsley at the current median of $1,242,500 works out to about 11.9 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes on these figures.

A house rent of $810 a week would take roughly 40.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share of income, so renting also uses a substantial portion of earnings. Whether that feels 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.

Over the past 12 months Kingsley showed a split picture between houses and units. House values climbed 22.5%, a strong rise, while house rents increased 5.2%, a solid gain, so for houses capital growth outpaced rental income this year. Unit values fell 12.1%, a large drop, meaning the two property types moved in opposite directions over the year. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to weigh up.

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.