Kew East vs Kew
The verdict
Kew East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.02M versus $2.84M in Kew. Kew rates higher for liveability (96 vs 90). Kew is closer to the coast (8.4 km vs 10.6 km).
Scores
Kew EastKew
| Kew East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 93 |
| Transport | 91 | 91 |
| Education | 92 | 92 |
| Liveability | 90 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kew East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,620 | 24,499 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,490 | $2,497 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.0% | 70.6% |
| Born in Australia | 69.8% | 66.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kew East Moderate Growth · Kew Moderate Growth
Property
| Kew East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.02M | $2.84M |
| Median unit price | $871K | $830K |
| House price YoY | 7.8% | -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
| Kew East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 453 | 559 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 227 | 257 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 106 | 78 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,671 | 5,098 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kew East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 13 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,142 | 1,160 |
Transport
| Kew East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 9 | 47 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 760 m | 250 m |
Liveability
| Kew 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 | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 26 |
| Parks | 11 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 170 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.6 km | 8.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.3 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kew East | Kew | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,620 | 24,499 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,826 | 25,722 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,921 | 29,314 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kew East or Kew?
Kew East has the higher residential safety score (Kew East 72/100 vs Kew 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Kew East or Kew?
Kew East is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.02M versus $2.84M.
Which has better schools, Kew East or Kew?
Kew has a higher average school ICSEA (Kew East 1142 vs Kew 1160; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kew East or Kew?
Kew East and Kew have similar transport scores.
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