Kew
VIC 3101 · Boroondara
24,499 (2021) → 25,722 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kew is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3101, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.84M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 13 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kew has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (6.62%), England (2.89%), Malaysia (2.2%), India (1.83%), New Zealand (1.37%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.63%), Greek (2.95%), Cantonese (2.84%), Italian (1.68%), Vietnamese (1.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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 1113 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ruyton Girls' SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1199
- Methodist Ladies' CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1185
- Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1175
- Trinity Grammar School KewCombined · IndependentICSEA 1174
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1166
- Xavier CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1153
- Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1151
- Kew Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1150
- Andale SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1146
- Genazzano FCJ CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1132
- Giant Steps MelbournePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1124
- Xavier College - Burke HallCombined · Catholic
- Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School - Blackhall-Kalimna Preshil Senior SchoolCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kew East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1179
- St Anne's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1135
- Alphington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1184
- Swinburne Senior Secondary College-Camberwell Road CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- Rossbourne SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1123
- Swinburne Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1094
- Hawthorn West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1165
- Glenferrie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1156
- Auburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1159
- Deepdene Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1154
- Yarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1119
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1170
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Is Kew safe?
Kew has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 5,098 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kew?
In Kew, the .
How far is Kew from Melbourne CBD?
Kew is about 6.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kew?
Kew has 13 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1160 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kew?
Kew has a transport score of 91/100 and 70 bus stops.