Bobs Creek vs Kew
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The verdict
Kew is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $1.50M in Bobs Creek. Kew rates higher for transport (35 vs 0).
Scores
Bobs CreekKew
| Bobs Creek | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 32 | 39 |
| Liveability | 22 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bobs Creek | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119 | 1,761 |
| Median age | 46 | 63 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,531 | $1,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.2% | 23.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bobs Creek Moderate Growth · Kew Moderate Growth
Property
| Bobs Creek | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $860K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $643K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -3.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 79 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bobs Creek | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 227 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 840 | 4,600 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bobs Creek | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bobs Creek · Kew
Transport
| Bobs Creek | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Bobs Creek | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 292.1 km | 286.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.5 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.2 km | 20.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bobs Creek | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 119 | 1,761 |
| Estimated 2025 | 129 | 1,912 |
| Projected 2041 | 134 | 1,984 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.04% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bobs Creek or Kew?
Kew is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $1.50M.
Which has better public transport, Bobs Creek or Kew?
Kew has the higher transport score (Bobs Creek 0/100 vs Kew 35/100).
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