Kew vs Kendall
Kendall (median $630,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Kew ($800,000). Over the past year, Kew (-2.4%) ran 7.0 percentage points ahead of Kendall (-9.4%) on house-price growth.
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Kew and Kendall side by side
| Measure | Kew | Kendall |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $630,000 |
| Median unit | $253,440 | $253,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -2.4% | -9.4% |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 1,761 | 1,153 |
| Median age | 63 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1357 mm | 1357 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.2°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 (22/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kew (969) sits above Kendall (964).
- For buyers
- Kendall is the lower entry point at $630,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kew has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
- For families
- Kew edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 964).
Kew vs Kendall: common questions
Is Kew or Kendall cheaper to buy in?
Kendall has the lower median house price at $630,000, roughly 21% below Kew ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kew or Kendall?
Over the past 12 months, Kew grew -2.4% vs -9.4% in Kendall, a gap of 7.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Kew or Kendall have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kew scores 969 vs 964 in Kendall. 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 or Kendall?
Kew scores 22/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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