Kew
NSW 2439 · Port Macquarie-Hastings
1,761 (2021) → 1,912 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (est. 90,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kew is a moderate growth suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW 2439, about 286km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $860K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 35/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kew has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2439 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.34%), New Zealand (1.19%), Germany (0.74%), Scotland (0.74%), Malta (0.45%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.51%), Afrikaans (0.34%), Italian (0.23%), German (0.17%), Tagalog (0.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 970 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Camden Haven High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kendall Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 936
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1011
- Laurieton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 991
- Herons Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 919
- North Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 997
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kew
Is Kew safe?
Kew has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 4,600 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kew?
In Kew, the median house price is $860K and the median unit price is $643K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Kew from Sydney CBD?
Kew is about 286.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Kew?
Kew has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 962 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kew?
Kew has a transport score of 35/100.