Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kew vs Kendall.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $800,000 and $630,000. Kew edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Kendall (median $630,000) is roughly 27% 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.

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).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Kendall is the lower entry point at $630,000 median, 27% 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).

Common questionsKew vs Kendall

Common questions

Is Kew or Kendall cheaper to buy in?

Kendall has the lower median house price at $630,000, roughly 27% 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kew
Metric
Kendall

Price & Market

$800,000
Median house
$630,000
$253,440
Median unit
$253,440
-2.4%
Annual growth (house)
-9.4%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
78.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

22
Walk score
14
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
0
1,761
Population
1,153
63
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
969
Avg ICSEA
964

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).