Hawthorn East vs Kew
The verdict
Hawthorn East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.48M versus $2.84M in Kew. Hawthorn East rates higher for transport (99 vs 91). Hawthorn East has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 31 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kew rates higher (70 vs 52/100 in Hawthorn East).
Scores
| Hawthorn East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 |
| Transport | 99 | 91 |
| Education | 93 | 92 |
| Liveability | 98 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hawthorn East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,834 | 24,499 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,253 | $2,497 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.2% | 70.6% |
| Born in Australia | 66.1% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Hawthorn East Moderate Growth · Kew Moderate Growth
Property
| Hawthorn East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.48M | $2.84M |
| Median unit price | $653K | $830K |
| House price YoY | -27.3% | -44.8% |
| 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
| Hawthorn East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 809 | 559 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 351 | 257 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 94 | 78 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,946 | 5,098 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hawthorn East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 13 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,122 | 1,160 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hawthorn East · Kew
Transport
| Hawthorn East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 47 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 120 m | 250 m |
Liveability
| Hawthorn East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 26 |
| Parks | 8 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 170 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 8.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.9 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 8.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Hawthorn East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,834 | 24,499 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,385 | 25,722 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,749 | 29,314 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.52% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hawthorn East or Kew?
Kew has the higher residential safety score (Hawthorn East 52/100 vs Kew 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Hawthorn East or Kew?
Hawthorn East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.48M versus $2.84M.
Which has better schools, Hawthorn East or Kew?
Kew has a higher average school ICSEA (Hawthorn East 1122 vs Kew 1160; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hawthorn East or Kew?
Hawthorn East has the higher transport score (Hawthorn East 99/100 vs Kew 91/100).
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