Ivanhoe East vs Kew East
Kew East (median $660,000) is roughly 76% cheaper to buy into than Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500).
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Ivanhoe East and Kew East side by side
| Measure | Ivanhoe East | Kew East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,732,500 | $660,000 |
| Median unit | $873,500 | $1,396,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1126 | 1150 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 68 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,762 | 6,620 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 654 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°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
Kew East scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 68/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kew East (1150) sits above Ivanhoe East (1126).
- For buyers
- Kew East is the lower entry point at $660,000 median, 76% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Kew East edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1126).
Ivanhoe East vs Kew East: common questions
Is Ivanhoe East or Kew East cheaper to buy in?
Kew East has the lower median house price at $660,000, roughly 76% below Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ivanhoe East or Kew East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kew East scores 1150 vs 1126 in Ivanhoe 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, Ivanhoe East or Kew East?
Kew East scores 68/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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