Kew, NSW 2439 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kew is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2439, home to 1,761 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 281 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,761
- Median age
- 63 years
- Median household income
- $1,107 /week
- Median personal income
- $542 /week
- Median family income
- $1,290 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,769
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- Camden Haven High School
- Kendall Public School
- Herons Creek Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 17 bus stops
- Ocean Dr At Nancy Bird Walton Dr
- Kendall Rd Before Nancy Bird Walton Dr
- Kew Visitor Information Centre, Nancy Bird Walton Dr
- Kendall Rd At Homedale Rd
- Ocean Dr Opp 40
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 35.1% of the 888 resolvable premises in Kew. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 19.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 9.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 159 across postcode 2439 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 45 violent offences, 29 property damage, 28 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kew?
Kew (NSW 2439) had 1,761 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 63. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Kew?
The median advertised rent in Kew is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kew?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kew covering government sectors. Nearest include: Camden Haven High School (1.3 km), Kendall Public School (2.1 km), Herons Creek Public School (5.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kew?
Kew is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (35.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kew?
Across postcode 2439, 159 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (45), property damage (29), other (28). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Kew?
17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kew centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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