Melbourne renters have been through it: brutal inspections, ghosting from agents, rising rents and homes that are either freezing, boiling or both. On Saturday 7th of Feb, Local: Kensington is flipping the script and throwing a party just for renters.

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Tours available all day, then join Ferg & friends from 2.30pm at Local: Kensington — because renters deserve a win (and a laugh) too.


Live Stand Up Comedy: Fergus Neal & Special Guests (18+)
Snacks & Drinks provided

Apartment Tours + prizes to win (free rent, car spaces & more)

Date
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
348 Macaulay Road, Kensington

Renters have been holding this city together while juggling inspections, pet-hiding, poor insulation and the classic “sorry, owner has decided to sell” text. Rent Party is about celebrating renters, not stressing them out. Local: Kensington is opening the doors of their so you can:

  • Hang out, eat, drink and laugh with other renters
  • Take a look around the building, apartments and facilities
  • Chat about what purpose-built renting can look like in Melbourne

No cost, just comedians you love, good vibes, and a building that actually wants renters to feel welcome.

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How the day works

  • Arrive from 2:30pm, grab a drink and settle in
  • Comedy with Ferg & friends (plus a few surprises)
  • Express tours running throughout if you want a peek at apartments + amenities including 24/7 full size gym, pilates studio, cinema room, art studio, dog park, pool and more.
Register for the Rent Party

Want a quieter look around?

If you’d rather see things without the crowd, you can book a private tour in the morning of the Open Day, or another time that suits.

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What is Local: Kensington?

Local: Kensington is Melbourne's purpose-built rental community designed for long-term renters who want stability without buying. Think: professionally managed apartments, flexible leases, on-site support and shared amenities like a gym, pool, coworking spaces, cinema and dog park — all in one building.​

Unlike the private rental market where you're juggling different landlords, surprise inspections and "owner's selling" texts, Local operates the whole building with one goal: giving renters a home they can actually settle into.