Kendall vs Kew
The verdict
Kendall is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $860K in Kew. Kendall rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Kew is closer to the coast (7.6 km vs 11.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kew rates higher (100 vs 72/100 in Kendall).
Scores
| Kendall | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 36 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 37 | 39 |
| Liveability | 31 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kendall | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,153 | 1,761 |
| Median age | 48 | 63 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,381 | $1,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 23.1% |
| Born in Australia | 88.4% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kendall Moderate Growth · Kew Moderate Growth
Property
| Kendall | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $643K | $860K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $643K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 38.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kendall | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 87 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 260 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 347 | 170 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,296 | 5,338 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kendall | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 955 |
Transport
| Kendall | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 2 | 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) | 1.3 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Kendall | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.6 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 284.9 km | 286.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.3 km | 20.9 km |
Population & growth
| Kendall | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,153 | 1,761 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,252 | 1,912 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,299 | 1,984 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kendall or Kew?
Kew has the higher residential safety score (Kendall 72/100 vs Kew 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kendall or Kew?
Kendall is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $860K.
Which has better schools, Kendall or Kew?
Kendall has a higher average school ICSEA (Kendall 961 vs Kew 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kendall or Kew?
Kendall has the higher transport score (Kendall 64/100 vs Kew 35/100).
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