29/8 Howlett St, Kensington is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 2 parking spaces and was built in 2002. The property has a land size of 2415m2 and floor size of 105m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2018.
With its oversized floorplan, secure surrounds and unbeatable convenience, this second-floor apartment makes an ideal first home, astute investment or impressive city-edge downsizing opportunity. Corner positioned for an abundance of natural light, the home's serene interior showcases three bedrooms (two with built-in robes) and central bathroom, enormous open-plan living/dining area leading out to a spacious undercover terrace. Add to this a well-appointed kitchen with Blanco appliances, split-system heating and cooling, internal laundry facilities, additional Juliette balcony (master bedroom), plus intercom/secure foyer, two undercover parking spaces and a storage cage. The area's key lifestyle advantages are all at your fingertips including the old stock route and Women's Peace Garden, Flemington Racecourse, cafes and shops, as well as Racecourse Road trams and Kensington Station.
The size of Kensington is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. There are 19 parks, covering nearly 13.6% of the total area. The population of Kensington in 2016 was 10812 people. By 2021 the population was 10745 showing a population decline of 0.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 30-39 years. Households in Kensington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 48.70% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 45.30% in 2016.
Kensington has 7,729 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a -17.05% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -4.96% decrease. As at 31 May 2026:
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