Kew, VIC 3101 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kew is an established inner-eastern Melbourne suburb 6 km from the CBD in the City of Boroondara, known for its concentration of prestigious private schools and historic buildings along the Yarra River. It has a population of around 24,500 with professionals and families. Housing comprises period homes and some apartments, with high property values.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 24,499
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,497 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,120 /week
- Median family income
- $3,301 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Boroondara
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kooyong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Median house price
- $2,540,000
- Rent share of household income
- 46%
Schools
- Xavier College
- Methodist Ladies' College
- Kew High School
Transport
- Route 109 tram — Kew Junction
- Route 48 tram — Kew High School
- Routes 200 & 207 buses — Kew Junction
Lifestyle & amenities
Established residential suburb home to numerous independent schools and families. Key landmarks include Willsmere Estate, Studley Park, and Kew Junction shopping strip.
- 17 cafés
- 58 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 50 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 10 supermarkets
- 30 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 5.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 60.0% of the 10,182 resolvable premises in Kew. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 18.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 16.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 60.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,663 across postcode 3101 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,270 property offences, 165 violent offences, 59 drug offences.
- Wider Boroondara LGA: 5,549 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kew?
Kew (VIC 3101) had 24,499 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Boroondara local government area.
What is the median rent in Kew?
The median advertised rent in Kew is $1,150/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. Nearest include: Xavier College, Methodist Ladies' College, Kew High School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kew?
Kew is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (60% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kew?
Across postcode 3101, 1,663 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,270), violent (165), drug offences (59). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kew?
In Kew, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (5.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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