Swift Walk, Kensington, Wurundjeri Country

Swift Walk
Kensington
Wurundjeri Country

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About Swift Walk, Kensington

Located just 4km from Melbourne’s CBD, Swift Walk is a new community of 362 well-designed apartments, built with families and housemates in mind.

With green spaces, local shops, shared amenities, and easy access to public transport, it offers housing that genuinely works for your whole household, with rents designed around your income and a walkable inner-city lifestyle right at your door.

Professionally managed, you’ll have peace of mind on the things that matter most to busy families and households, from prompt maintenance to well-kept communal spaces that everyone can enjoy.

Swift Walk is perfect for families looking for room to grow, housemates ready to put down roots, key workers who deserve a home close to where they’re needed, and long-time renters who are done compromising on quality.

Interested?

At Swift Walk, you’ll live in a secure, thoughtfully managed building with room for your whole household; whether that’s a growing family, a single parent with kids, or a group of housemates ready to put down roots together.

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Overview

At a glance

  • 362 brand-new rental homes with 270 available at reduced rent
  • 2 and 3-bedroom homes currently available for families and group households
  • For eligible households, rents are set at 25% below market value
  • From 1 to 5 year lease terms
  • Smart, secure, sustainable living
  • Professional on-site management team for hassle-free renting
  • City views, co-working, gym and landscaped rooftops expand your living space beyond your home
  • Walkable & well-connected inner-city location Walk Score: 89/100

What’s available

Homes for families & groups

Every detail in your apartment has been thoughtfully designed to be a place worth coming home to.

Think premium appliances, double glazed windows, reverse-cycle air conditioning and built in storage, so you can stop compromising on the things that matter for the people who matter most.

  • Rents 25% below market value for eligible renters
  • 1 to 5 year lease with fixed % increments for multi year leases
  • Smart secure sustainable living
  • Professional on-site management team

Crafted for comfort

Details you want to live with

Integrated Fisher & Paykel appliances:

Dishwasher
Induction cooktop
Oven and rangehood

Comfort year round

Reverse cycle air conditioning in the main rooms
Ceiling fan in the second bedroom

Modern, natural finishes

Engineered timber flooring throughout
Exposed concrete ceiling
Custom shelving units*

Security and privacy built in

Site wide CCTV monitoring
Video intercom
Restricted floor-level access with electronic keys
Seamless, keyless, wireless entry with real-time resident access

*select apartments only

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HouseholdMaximum IncomeStudio1 Bed2 Bed3 Bed
Single$73,317Fully AllocatedFully Allocatedn/an/a
Couple / 2 People$109,976n/aFully AllocatedFully Allocatedn/a
Single parent family$115,000n/an/aViewFully Allocated
Family / Group$153,396n/an/aViewView
* Income excludes superannuation guarantee contributions
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Furnished 3 bedroom apartment at Swift Walk.

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Open plan living room in the furnished 2 bedroom display at Swift Walk – Perfect for housemates.

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Furnished kids room at Swift Walk.

Photography by Chris Kapa

The large communal room at Swift Walk, bookable and perfect for gatherings, parties or a quiet movie night.

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Coworking space at Swift Walk, for when you need a change of scenery when you need to work or study at home.

Photography by Chris Kapa

Swift Walk on-site gym, free to use for residents. Goodbye, gym membership!

Photography by Chris Kapa

Soak up the sunshine with a family BBQ on the rooftop.

Amenities and features

Extending life beyond your apartment

Precinct Map

  • A Assemble front of house
  • R Residential
  • 1 Co-working
  • 2 Parcel room
  • 3 Gym
  • 4 Open-air plaza
  • 5 Small communal room
  • 6 Large communal room
  • 7 Workshop
  • 8 Food & beverage (proposed)
  • 9 Retail* (proposed)
  • 10 Health & wellness* (proposed)
  • 11 Commercial* (proposed)
  • 12 IGA Supermarket

SHARED SPACES

Rooms that can be booked free of charge by residents. Perfect for kids’ birthday parties, family gatherings, entertaining friends, or a cozy movie night in.

GYM

Save on your gym membership, with all the equipment you need for a decent work-out moments from your front door.

WORKSHOP

A space for all your DIY projects, and a lending library of some lesser-used or bulky appliances, tools and other items that cause clutter in your home.

COWORKING

For parents working from home who need a change of scene, or housemates tackling life admin between shifts.

PET FRIENDLY

Homes that welcome your whole family — furry friends included.

PROFESSIONAL

Our professional on-site management team handles all daily operations, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free renting experience and prompt attention to your needs.

SMART & SECURE

Electronic keys for your building and apartment with separate floor-by-floor access, a resident app, CCTV across all areas, and on-site management presence.

CONNECTED

Less than 200m to Kensington Station, 300m to Macaulay Station and only 3 stops by train to the city. Plus buses, bike paths, and Citylink nearby, making the school run, the commute, and everything in between that much easier.

CONSCIOUS

100% electric, solar panels, and rainwater recycling – plus take advantage of our AssembleConnect offering for Greenpower® and high speed internet.

Your new neighbourhood

Get to know life in Kensington

Connected where it counts

3-minute walk to Kensington Train Station
5-minute walk to Macaulay Train Station – each offering two stop commute to the city
Hop on the Capital City Trail for bike commutes
Direct public transport links including buses to major universities and hospital precincts

Vibrant local village

Independent grocer on the ground floor
Local cafes, wine bars, shopping
Footsteps to the heart of Kensington Village

Perfectly placed for families

Kensington Primary School, Mt Alexander College and local day care options nearby
Steps from JJ Holland Park with playgrounds – great for kids and weekend hangouts alike
Kensington Community Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Photograph by Jess Magtalas

Friday knock-off just got better, with local bars and restaurants in walking distance.

Photograph by Charlie Hawks

Just a short walk to both Kensington Station and Macaulay Station, with only 2 stops to Flagstaff Station.

Photograph by Charlie Hawks

Local shops, cafés, and more are just a short walk away along Macaulay Road and the surrounding streets.

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Enjoy scenic bike paths along the Maribyrnong River.

Photograph by Charlie Hawks

Stay active and connected with local community facilities nearby, including Kensington Recreation Centre.

Photograph by Charlie Hawks

Specialty shops within walking distance, ready for your family to discover.

Photograph by Charlie Hawks

Local parks and playgrounds so your family can make the most of the outdoors.