Kew East
VIC 3102 · Boroondara
6,620 (2021) → 6,826 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kew East is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3102, about 8km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.02M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is about 11km inland. Kew East has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (4.85%), England (2.49%), India (2.13%), Italy (1.81%), Greece (1.65%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.78%), Greek (4.49%), Cantonese (2.85%), Italian (2.85%), Vietnamese (1.68%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1110 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kew East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1179
- St Anne's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1135
- Kew High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Bede's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1151
- Alphington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1138
- Ivanhoe East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1153
- Alphington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1184
- Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road CampusPrimary · Government · 2km
- Deepdene Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1154
- Genazzano FCJ CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1132
- Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1154
- Andale SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1146
- Balwyn North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1152
- Giant Steps MelbournePrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1124
- Kew Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1150
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kew East
Is Kew East safe?
Kew East has a residential safety score of 72/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,671 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kew East?
In Kew East, the .
How far is Kew East from Melbourne CBD?
Kew East is about 8.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kew East?
Kew East has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1142 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kew East?
Kew East has a transport score of 91/100 and 33 bus stops.