Kew at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
1,761
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Kew.
The postcode for Kew is 2439 (NSW).
Kew (2439) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Kew has roughly 1,761 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kew scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kew's population at 1,761, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,761
Median age
63
Family households
76%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,761
Median age: 63
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Safety
Crime and safety.
94
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kew.
Local schools for Kew
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Government School Catchment
Kendall Public School
Camden Haven High School
Herons Creek Public School
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Frequently asked
About Kew.
- What is the Kew postcode?
- Kew is in the 2439 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Kew?
- Kew is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2439, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Kew?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Kew?
- There are 6 schools serving Kew on this page, including Kendall Public School, Camden Haven High School, Herons Creek Public School.
- How walkable is Kew?
- Kew has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Kew?
- Kew is close to Kendall, Logans Crossing, Rossglen, Lakewood, Herons Creek.
- What is the population of Kew?
- The population of Kew is approximately 1,761 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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