Kew East
Kew East Property & Rent
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Kew East Safety
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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 East Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Kew East Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Methodist Ladies' College
Ruyton Girls' School
Fintona Girls' School
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Genazzano FCJ College
Suburbs Near KEW EAST
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📍 About Kew East
KEW EAST is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 6,620 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 1,629 people per square kilometre.
Property: The median unit price stands at $1.4M based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures, representing a substantial 67% increase over the past decade.
Education: The area is well-served educationally, with local public school Kew High School achieving a strong #21 ranking among public schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results, while the nearby private Ruyton Girls' School holds an impressive #3 position among private institutions.
Safety: Residents enjoy excellent safety levels, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 4,199 per 100,000 people—significantly lower at 0.62 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making this a very safe area.
Demographics: The suburb has a moderate Chinese community presence, with Chinese residents representing 13.30% of the population, totalling approximately 880 people.
Transport: Kew East offers convenient access to the city, located approximately 10.8km from the CBD with a 22-minute drive time, and benefits from train station access in the neighbouring area.