Kew Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Kew Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Kew Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Kew Schools
Local Schools 7
Methodist Ladies' College
Ruyton Girls' School
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Genazzano FCJ College
Carey Baptist Grammar School
Xavier College
Preshil The Margaret Lyttle MS
Nearby Top Schools 6
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Fintona Girls' School
Bialik College
Camberwell Grammar School
Scotch College
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Suburbs Near KEW
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📍 About Kew
KEW is located in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 24,499 residents, with a density of 2,337 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $2.8M, representing strong growth of 44% over the past decade. Unit prices have also performed well, with a median of $0.9M reflecting a 27% increase over 10 years.
Education: The suburb benefits from quality educational options, with local private school Ruyton Girls' School achieving an impressive #3 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy a secure environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data (September 2025) showing a crime rate of 5,563 per 100,000 people. This is significantly lower than the Victorian average of 6,810, at just 0.82 times the state rate.
Demographics: The area has a moderate Chinese community presence, with Chinese residents comprising 16.20% of the population, approximately 3,968 people.
Transport: Kew sits approximately 9.8km from the CBD, offering a convenient 20-minute drive to the city centre. While there's no direct train station within the suburb, rail access is available in the neighbouring area.