Kew East vs Ivanhoe East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $660,000 and $2,732,500. Kew East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kew East (median $660,000) is roughly 76% cheaper to buy into than Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500).
Kew East scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 2/100 ), 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
Kew East offers the higher gross rental yield (3.71% vs 1.43%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Kew East edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1126).
Common questions
Is Kew East or Ivanhoe 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 Kew East or Ivanhoe 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, Kew East or Ivanhoe 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kew East or Ivanhoe East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.71% in Kew East vs 1.43% in Ivanhoe East. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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