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South Kingsville suburb profile

South Kingsville is a compact inner-west suburb with a quietly residential character and small industrial pockets around its edges. Tree-lined streets are dominated by modest weatherboard and brick cottages alongside pockets of newer townhouses and infill, so the area reads as low-rise and domestic. Kororoit Creek and a handful of neighbourhood parks give residents green walking and cycling options, while everyday shopping and cafés are found in nearby Yarraville and Seddon and at a few local corner stores. Good public transport links and arterial roads connect the suburb to the city and surrounding centres, appealing to families and professionals seeking an inner-west base.

South Kingsville property market performance

Current median dwelling price$756,625Past 3 months

Property growth-4.3%Past 12 months

South Kingsville has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $978,250, down a modest 4.7% over the last 12 months. Unit values fell a modest 3.9% over the same period, so house and unit values moved at a similar pace.

In the past 3 months 19 houses and 5 units sold, and houses sold in a median of 59 days.

The rental market in South Kingsville recorded average house rents of $783, which rose sharply, up 11.9% over the last 12 months. Average unit rents were $460, which rose sharply, up 12.2%, so rents for both dwelling types grew at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$978KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
-4.7%-3.9%
Sold
Past 3 months
195
Median days on market
Past 12 months
59N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$783$460
Change in rent
Past 12 months
11.9%12.2%

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South Kingsville demographics

The community has 2,156 people and a median age of 37. The typical household earns $2,261 a week, roughly $117,600 a year.

Families are prominent: couple families with children are the largest group at 48.4%, and together with couple families without children (34.8%) they make up just over eight in ten families. One-parent families account for 13.9% and other families 2.9%.

Homes in South Kingsville are predominantly owner-occupied: 22.5% are owned outright and 39.4% are owned with a mortgage, so owner-occupiers make up about 62% of dwellings, outnumbering renters at 38.2%.

Suburbs near South Kingsville

Some popular suburbs near South Kingsville include:

  • Spotswood: Historic industrial suburb with riverside reserves and a growing residential character.
  • Yarraville: Village atmosphere centred on a lively main street and period housing.
  • Newport: Bayside suburb with large parks and the well-known Newport Lakes reserve.
  • Kingsville: Leafy residential suburb with classic early twentieth-century homes and quiet streets.
  • Williamstown North: Bayside inner west suburb with a mix of residential pockets and light industry.

How does South Kingsville compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: South Kingsville’s median house price is 10.7% lower than Spotswood’s.
  • Median unit prices: South Kingsville’s median unit price is 40.8% higher than Kingsville’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in South Kingsville have grown 1.3% higher than in Spotswood.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Spotswood have risen 27.5% more than in South Kingsville over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in South Kingsville are selling 3.3% faster than in Newport.
  • Investment considerations: In South Kingsville, the rental yield for house is 23.5% higher than the Melbourne average, while the rental yield for units is 22.0% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in South Kingsville have grown 4.5% lower than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in South Kingsville have grown 7.8% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in South Kingsville

In South Kingsville ,33 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 34.5% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.75% and 2.88%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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