Kew East vs Kew
Kew East (median $660,000) is roughly 77% cheaper to buy into than Kew ($2,810,500).
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| Measure | Kew East | Kew |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $660,000 | $2,810,500 |
| Median unit | $1,396,000 | $861,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $575/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1150 | 1154 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 68 | 98 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| 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
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
- 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1154 vs 1150).
Kew East vs Kew: 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.
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