KEW EAST东丘区

House Median
No data
Unit Median
Local$1,396,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate4,199
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local13.3%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby6
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

KEW EAST Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

KEW EAST median unit price is $1.40M.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
N/A
House Growth
+70%2014-2024
Unit Price
$1,396,000
Unit Growth
+67%2014-2024
3BR House
$820/wk
2BR House
$650/wk
3BR Unit
$820/wk
2BR Unit
$595/wk

KEW EAST Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 4,199 per 100k residents, 38% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 4,199 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
278
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

KEW EAST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 6,620, 13.3% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

6,620
Total Population
1,629
/km² Density
13.3%
Chinese %
Well Above Avg

Top Ethnicities

1
English
1,823 people
27.5%
2
Aust
1,611 people
24.3%
3
Chinese
883 people
13.3%
4
Irish
805 people
12.2%
5
Italian
734 people
11.1%

Transport

10.8 km
To CBD
22 min
Drive to CBD
52 min
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In nearby suburb

KEW EAST Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

1 VCE school in KEW EAST, 6 quality schools nearby, top score 95.1.

KEW EAST Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 5 neighbours

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KEW EAST Overview

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.

KEW EAST FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, KEW EAST has a median unit price of $1.4M, up 67% over 10 years. House data is limited due to low transaction volume. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.