Kenwick Suburb Profile

Kenwick is an affordable, established suburb in Perth's south-east with a Transperth train station and light industrial character. Community sentiment skews heavily toward safety concerns, and repeated posts document drug activity, vehicle theft, road rage, and police incidents on Albany Highway and Kenwick Link. Demand for housing remains strong, with home opens drawing unexpectedly large crowds. A local cricket club hints at community spirit amid an otherwise challenging reputation.

Property prices sit at a median of $750k and rent of $650/week, which is 26% below the Perth metro median. Expect a 26-minute drive to the CBD (or 53 min via public transport), and most residents drive (71%). At 22/100, the safety score sits 30 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is around average, with 4 schools holding a combined 39/100 rating. At a median age of 35, households here bring in $1,433/week.