Cotham vs Kew East
Kew East scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cotham (1159) sits above Kew East (1150).
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Cotham and Kew East side by side
| Measure | Cotham | Kew East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $660,000 |
| Median unit | – | $1,396,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1159 | 1150 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 68 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,620 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Cotham edges out on average school ICSEA (1159 vs 1150).
Cotham vs Kew East: common questions
Does Cotham or Kew East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cotham scores 1159 vs 1150 in Kew East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Cotham or Kew East?
Kew East scores 68/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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