Deepdene vs Kew East
The verdict
Kew East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.02M versus $3.10M in Deepdene. Deepdene rates higher for liveability (95 vs 90). Kew East rates higher for transport (91 vs 86). Kew East has a shorter estimated CBD commute (37 vs 39 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kew East rates higher (72 vs 48/100 in Deepdene).
Scores
| Deepdene | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 |
| Transport | 86 | 91 |
| Education | 93 | 92 |
| Liveability | 95 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Deepdene | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,101 | 6,620 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,243 | $2,490 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.3% | 70.0% |
| Born in Australia | 60.3% | 69.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Deepdene Moderate Growth · Kew East Moderate Growth
Property
| Deepdene | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.10M | $2.02M |
| Median unit price | $1.46M | $871K |
| House price YoY | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Deepdene | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 952 | 453 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 48 | 227 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 48 | 106 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,427 | 3,671 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Deepdene | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,166 | 1,142 |
See the full school list on each profile: Deepdene · Kew East
Transport
| Deepdene | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 9 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 37 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 760 m |
Liveability
| Deepdene | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 9 |
| Parks | 5 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.1 km | 10.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.0 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Deepdene | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,101 | 6,620 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,171 | 6,826 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,514 | 7,921 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Deepdene or Kew East?
Kew East has the higher residential safety score (Deepdene 48/100 vs Kew East 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Deepdene or Kew East?
Kew East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.02M versus $3.10M.
Which has better schools, Deepdene or Kew East?
Deepdene has a higher average school ICSEA (Deepdene 1166 vs Kew East 1142; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Deepdene or Kew East?
Kew East has the higher transport score (Deepdene 86/100 vs Kew East 91/100).
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