Kew East vs Kew.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $660,000 and $2,810,500. Kew edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kew East (median $660,000) is roughly 77% cheaper to buy into than Kew ($2,810,500).
Kew scores higher on walkability (68/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kew (1154) sits above Kew East (1150).
For buyers
Kew East is the lower entry point at $660,000 median, 77% 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 1.28%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Kew edges out on average school ICSEA (1154 vs 1150).
Common questions
Is Kew East or Kew cheaper to buy in?
Kew East has the lower median house price at $660,000, roughly 77% below Kew ($2,810,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kew East or Kew have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kew scores 1154 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, Kew East or Kew?
Kew scores 98/100 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 Kew?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.71% in Kew East vs 1.28% in Kew. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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