Kew East vs Ivanhoe.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $660,000 and $2,025,000. Kew East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kew East (median $660,000) is roughly 67% cheaper to buy into than Ivanhoe ($2,025,000).
Ivanhoe scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 100/100 ), 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 (1126).
For buyers
Kew East is the lower entry point at $660,000 median, 67% 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 1.93%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Kew East edges out on average school ICSEA (1150 vs 1126).
Common questions
Is Kew East or Ivanhoe cheaper to buy in?
Kew East has the lower median house price at $660,000, roughly 67% below Ivanhoe ($2,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kew East or Ivanhoe have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kew East scores 1150 vs 1126 in Ivanhoe. 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?
Ivanhoe scores 100/100 on walkability vs 68/100. 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?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.71% in Kew East vs 1.93% in Ivanhoe. 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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