Kew vs Lakewood
The verdict
Lakewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $689K versus $860K in Kew. Kew rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Lakewood is closer to the coast (6.0 km vs 7.6 km).
Scores
KewLakewood
| Kew | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 21 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 37 |
| Liveability | 33 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kew | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,761 | 1,249 |
| Median age | 63 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,107 | $1,036 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | 19.3% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Kew Moderate Growth · Lakewood Moderate Growth
Property
| Kew | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $689K |
| Median unit price | $643K | $571K |
| House price YoY | -3.6% | -6.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 79 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kew | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 227 | 80 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,600 | 1,121 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kew | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | Data not available |
Transport
| Kew | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| 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) | 3.1 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Kew | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 286.2 km | 288.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.7 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.9 km | 20.2 km |
Population & growth
| Kew | Lakewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,761 | 1,249 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,912 | 1,356 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,984 | 1,407 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kew or Lakewood?
Kew and Lakewood have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kew or Lakewood?
Lakewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $689K versus $860K.
Which has better public transport, Kew or Lakewood?
Kew has the higher transport score (Kew 35/100 vs Lakewood 0/100).
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