Kew is an inner metropolitan suburb of Melbourne, in Boroondara Council, characterised by heritage streetscapes alongside mixed commercial and residential development. It is close to the Yarra River. It has a university campus.
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places. Health access is an exceptional strength, well above typical levels for inner metropolitan suburbs. Local school ICSEA scores are among the highest in the peer group. The suburb has an unusually high concentration of heritage listings, and household incomes sit well above the peer median, with household incomes 11% above the peer median. Housing is expensive relative to comparable places, with median house prices 57% above the peer median.
Overall, the suburb suits people prioritising school quality and heritage character over lower housing costs.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.
Strengths and weaknesses
Inner metropolitan suburb · compared with inner metropolitan suburbs in Victoria (50)
Strengths
Local school ICSEA scores are among the highest in the peer group
The suburb has an unusually high concentration of heritage listings
Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places
Household incomes sit well above the peer median
Health-facility access is stronger than in comparable places
Weaknesses
Housing is expensive relative to comparable places
What stands out
Overseas-born and multilingual community
University campus
Heritage streetscapes
Yarra River
Who it suits
Stars are audience-fit ratings derived from Suburb.Guide data, not demographic counts or user reviews.
Families★★★★☆
Professionals★★★★☆
Retirees★★★☆☆
Students★★☆☆☆
Budget buyers★☆☆☆☆
Housing, growth and risk
How Kew compares
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median house price
$2.51M
-5.7% change
Median rent
$690/wk
Population (ERP)
25,886
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#12
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Crime rate
59th
percentile in state (higher = more crime)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in VIC
Rented dwellings
29%
2021 Census tenure
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
98th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
65.1/100 — Good
State standing
Top 3% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
167th in Australia
State rank
28th in VIC
Peer rank
#12 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#18 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%
Data sources & freshness
Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
All types (Sep 2025)
$690
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$2,510,000
Median price change
-5.7%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
+0.7% annual · -0.0% over 5 years · 59th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.7%
5-year growth
-0.0%
Change in 1 year
+177
Change in 5 years
-3
Growth rank in VIC
59th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~26,400), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
Population
24,499
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,497
Dwelling vacancy
11.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,223 of 10,296
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$476
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
40.7% / 29.9% / 29.4%
Employment rate
61.1%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
40.1% / 3.1% / 38.8%
Walked or cycled to work
4.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4,577 / 2,137 / 2,324 (+ 22 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)
Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
52% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 5.2% have a trade or vocational qualification.
University qualified52% · 29.2% VIC
Diploma qualified8.7% · 9.8% VIC
Trade / vocational5.2% · 14.2% VIC
Year 12 or below34% · 46.8% VIC
Highest qualification field
Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).
Management and commerce26.1%
Society and culture16.5%
Health16.4%
Engineering and related technologies8.4%
Education8.1%
Creative arts6.4%
How these groups are defined
Measure
Definition
University qualified
Bachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualified
Advanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocational
Certificate III + IV
Year 12
Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12
Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below
People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)
University qualifications from the 2021 Census
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Tax & income
Median taxable income (2023–24)
$70,000
94th percentile in VIC · +19% vs Australia
Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$72,000
91st percentile in VIC · +11% vs Australia
Residents with rental investments
21.0%
97th percentile in VIC · +52% vs Australia
Median super balance (2023–24)
$114,974
87th percentile in VIC · +82% vs Australia
Residents with business income
12.0%
60th percentile in VIC · +15% vs Australia
Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3101 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.
Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
17,340
Taxpayers reporting net rent
3,608
Median net rent
-$88
Taxpayers reporting business income
2,001
Taxable income vs state median
+31%
Salary / wages vs state median
+23%
Rental investment vs state median
+62%
Super vs state median
+43%
Business income vs state median
+9%
Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.
Data sources & freshness
Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary
Community & culture
27.3% speak a language other than English at home; 31.7% born overseas
Language at home
17,227 English only · 6,455 other
Non-English at home
27.3%
Born overseas
7,505 (31.7%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
92 (0.4%)
Australian citizens
20,888
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
33
Top languages other than English
Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).
Mandarin897 · 33.6%
Greek349 · 13.1%
Cantonese306 · 11.5%
Italian172 · 6.4%
Vietnamese172 · 6.4%
Hindi78 · 2.9%
Spanish78 · 2.9%
Persian73 · 2.7%
Religion
44.1%No religion
No religion is the most common response at 44.1%, while Christianity accounts for 42.9%.
Measure
Suburb
State
No religion
44.1%
38.8%
Christianity
42.9%
40.9%
Buddhism
2.9%
3.1%
Other / not stated
10.1%
17.2%
Christian denominations
Denomination
Suburb
State
Catholic
22.7%
20.5%
Anglican
7.5%
6.5%
Eastern Orthodox
4.6%
3.3%
Uniting Church
2.4%
2.4%
2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.
Data sources & freshness
2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
1,678
Against the person
170
Against property
1,248
Rate per 1,000 residents
64.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 144 residents
State crime-rate percentile
58.5th (higher = more crime)
Increase (daily rate)
+7.2%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
719
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
27.78
Most common offence types
B41 Motor Vehicle Theft104
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle313
B43 Steal From A Retail Store138
B49 Other Theft163
B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception135
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates
Kew Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1151 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 512 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
Giant Steps MelbournePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1125 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 49 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
Andale SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1132 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 26 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1169 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 191 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
Trinity Grammar School KewCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1180 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 53% · 1,577 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
Ruyton Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1198 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 854 students · Top SEA quarter 79% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
Xavier CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1154 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 1,503 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Methodist Ladies' CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1190 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 2,169 students · Top SEA quarter 76% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Kew East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1183 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 404 students · Top SEA quarter 71% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
St Anne's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1152 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 80 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
School catchments
Abbotsford Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Alphington Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Auburn High SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Auburn Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Camberwell High SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Collingwood CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Deepdene Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Fairfield Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Fitzroy High SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
Glenferrie Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.
Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)
Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts
Data sources & freshness
Victorian designated neighbourhood zones — Victorian Department of Education · current · Updated · Open catchment polygons where published
Strong café and dining scene — 36 food & drink venues nearby
Great for outdoor family life — 44 parks mapped in suburb, 14 playgrounds nearby
Well connected by public transport — 116 public transport stops
Good everyday shopping nearby — 8 shops and services
Strong local sport and recreation — 130 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.33
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.47
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.8
Food & drink(36)
Bakers DelightBakery
129 High Street, Kew
Kew Breadworks Bakery & CafeBakery
231 High Street
Laurent BakeryBakery
251 High Street
Three Birds BakeryBakery
79 Willsmere Road
Woodfrog BakeryBakery
141 High Street
Fly LieBar
309 High Street, Kew
Adeney Milkbar CafeCafe
70 Adeney Avenue, Kew
Cafe
128 High Street
CocoaCafe
Kupid EspressoCafe
68 Edgevale Road
Ora Specialty CoffeeCafe
156 Pakington Street
Tsuko'sCafe
Willo CafeCafe
56 Willsmere Road, Kew
Zakka LifeCafe
Chook and ChipsFast food
329 High Street
Dumpling GuysFast food
313 High Street, Kew
Fast food
KFCFast food
349 High Street
McDonald'sFast food
261-267 High Street
SubwayFast food
221 High Street
Postmaster HotelPub
186 High Street
Skinny Dog HotelPub
155 High Street
Bivio's Pizza BistroRestaurant
ChicciRestaurant
321 High Street, Kew
EstivoRestaurant
Little Pho Tuck ShopRestaurant
6 Woodford Avenue, Kew
Penang CornerRestaurant
Restaurant
26 Cotham Road
Restaurant (2)
Royal SiamRestaurant
Strictly ThaiRestaurant
Thai TerraceRestaurant
164 Pakington Street, Kew
The Burger BlockRestaurant
85 Willsmere Road, Kew
Tomomi Japanese RestaurantRestaurant
Unit 6 8 Cotham Road, Kew
V SeriesRestaurant
Unit Shop 4 26 Princess Street
Shopping(12)
Dan Murphy'sBottle shop
299 High Street, Kew
Cannings Free Range ButchersButcher
16 Woodford Avenue
Convenience store
Kew OrganicsGreengrocer
Unit 4 79 Willsmere Road, Kew
Toscano'sGreengrocer
ColesSupermarket
369 High Street, Kew
Kew Friendly SupermarketSupermarket
81A Willsmere Road, Kew
Leo's Fine Food & WineSupermarket
26 Princess Street, Kew
WoolworthsSupermarket
17 Walpole Street, Kew
Everyday services(11)
Bank AustraliaATM
ANZBank
BOMBank
WestpacBank
181 High Street
Evie NetworksEV charging
Willsmere Coin LaundretteLaundry
79B Willsmere Road, Kew
Ampol FoodaryPetrol station
115 Willsmere Road
UnitedPetrol station
Cotham LPOPost office
107 Cotham Road, Kew
Kew North Local Post OfficePost office
93 Willsmere Road, Kew
Kew Post OfficePost office
Community(12)
Childcare
Peppercorn early learningChildcare
102 Princess Street
Belford Oaks Community Children’s CentreKindergarten
North Kew KindergartenKindergarten
Studley Park KindergartenKindergarten
Kew LibraryLibrary
Glenferrie Road
Kew Toy LibraryLibrary
152 Pakington Street, Kew
Andale SchoolSchool
82 Charles Street
Kew Primary SchoolSchool
20 Peel Street
Ruyton Girls' SchoolSchool
12 Selbourne Road
Sacred Heart Primary SchoolSchool
Xavier CollegeSchool
135 Barkers Road
Health & services(10)
Kew Junction Medical ClinicClinic
Kew Skin TherapyClinic
All Day Everyday DentalDentist
117 Barkers Road
Dentist
596 High Street, Kew
Willsmere DentalDentist
83 Willsmere Road, Kew
Adeney Private HospitalHospital
209 Cotham Road, Kew
St Vincent's Private Hospital KewHospital
5 Studley Avenue, Kew
BL Butcher PharmacyPharmacy
Unit 1 101 Willsmere Road, Kew
Chemist WarehousePharmacy
121 High Street, Kew
Star PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(203)
BBQ (6)
Accent StreetCycling route
Anniversary Outer Circle TrailCycling route
Anniversary TrailCycling route
Basil Brush GroveCycling route
Bike: Fulham to Chandler HwyCycling route
Bike: Heidelberg Road LinkCycling route
Capital City TrailCycling route
Collins BridgeCycling route
Council CrescentCycling route
Darebin Creek TrailCycling route
Fairfield Pipe BridgeCycling route
Fairfield to CBDCycling route
Glass Creek TrailCycling route
Main StreetCycling route
Main Yarra TrailCycling route
Main Yarra Trail Capital City TrailCycling route
Main Yarra Trail DiversionCycling route
Puffing Billy LaneCycling route
Stevenson St Sackville StCycling route
Teardrop Criterium TrackCycling route
Tram AvenueCycling route
Victoria ParkCycling route
Walmer Street BridgeCycling route
Recreation Hall ReserveDog park
Drinking water (5)
Kew Land, Molesworth StreetNature reserve
Parks Victoria Flying Fox Management AreaNature reserve
Alexandra GardensPark
Cresco ReservePark
Davis Street ReservePark
Dorothy Rogers ReservePark
Edgevale ReservePark
Eglinton ReservePark
Fenton ReservePark
Fitzwilliam Street ReservePark
Foley ReservePark
Jack O'Toole ReservePark
Kate Campbell ReservePark
Park (18)
Petrie SquarePark
Rooftop GardenPark
Sir William Street ReservePark
Stevenson Street ReservePark
Victoria ParkPark
Bellbird Picnic AreaPicnic area
Picnic area
Playground (14)
Public toilets
Kew Recreation CentreSports centre
Kew Tennis ClubSports centre
Sports centre (3)
Birrel Oval (Trinity Grammar)Sports field
Cricket PitchSports field
Sports field
Kew Swimming PoolsSwimming pool
144A Cotham Road, Kew
Swimming pool (106)
Wineries & breweries(1)
Studley Park VineyardVineyard
Places to stay(2)
Ivy Grange guest houseHostel
3 Malmsbury Street
Melbourne Kew Central Apartment HotelHotel
7 Studley Park Road, Kew
Entertainment(1)
Kew Court HouseTheatre
Transport(45)
23 bus stops · 22 tram stops
Other(66)
Kew Holistic HealthAlternative
77 Willsmere Road, Kew
Willsmere Health OsteopathsAlternative
95 Willsmere Road, Kew
Raoul WallenbergArtwork
SentinelArtwork
Audiologist
Bench (44)
99 BikesBicycle
148 High Street, Kew
Kew BikesBicycle
Unit 3 79 Willsmere Road
Bicycle Parking (30)
Tim's BookshopBooks
129 High Street
Mercedes-BenzCar
Kew Accident Repair CentreCar repair
104 - 106 High Street
Pearl Rug GalleryCarpet
Bob StewartClothes
Oscar & WildClothes
MBE KewCopyshop
16 Cotham Road
Printing Solutions KewCopyshop
Unit 38 16 Cotham Road, Kew
Fountain
Frame
Kids Interior DesignsFurniture
545 High Street, Kew
Gallery
Garden (4)
Raoul Wallenberg GardenGarden
FlatironGift
72 Willsmere Road, Kew
The Look Party SuppliesGift
81 Willsmere Road, Kew
Aldo RaymondHairdresser
De Meli's International HairdressingHairdresser
Focus On HairHairdresser
Unit 1 99 Willsmere Road, Kew
Kew CutsHairdresser
OnyxHairdresser
Ear & Hearing AustraliaHearing Aids
Augustus GelateryIce Cream
56 Cotham Road, Kew
Brainfreeze GelatoIce Cream
160 Pakington Street, Kew
Information
Outer Circle Line Information BoardInformation
A & M Massage TherapyMassage
Bussaba Thai MassageMassage
Newsagent
Melbourne Kew CentralParking
Parking (127)
St Vincent's Private Hospital Car ParkParking
Parking Entrance (4)
Parking Space (11)
Simply Stylish Pet Grooming SalonPet
87 Willsmere Road, Kew
Photo
Picnic Table (8)
Holy Trinity ChurchPlace of worship
Kew Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
10 Highbury Grove, Kew
Kew Hebrew CongregationPlace of worship
53 Walpole Street, Kew
Kew Podiatry and Sports ClinicPodiatrist
Australia PostPost Box
Post Box (3)
Elementa PsychologyPsychotherapist
89-93 High Street South
Public Bookcase
16 Findon Crescent, Kew
Shelter (8)
Hamer CourtSocial Facility
535 High Street, Kew
Social Facility
Sports
Telephone (3)
TelstraTelephone
Track (2)
Flight CentreTravel Agency
University of DivinityUniversity
21-23 Highbury Grove
Waste Basket (14)
Watering Place
Willsmere Village CellarsWine
81B Willsmere Road, Kew
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.
Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000
Data sources & freshness
OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
Holy Trinity Church
Kew Baptist Church
10 Highbury Grove, Kew
Kew Hebrew Congregation
53 Walpole Street, Kew
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
342 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
July 2021
Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay on a lot under 500 square metres
19 ROSSFIELD AVENUE KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition works and construction of buildings and works to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
86 SACKVILLE STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of buildings and works (external alterations) to a dwelling including a front fence in a Heritage Overlay
16 STIRLING STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot
116 WALPOLE STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Reconstruction of two carports associated with a residential building.
27 PEEL STREET KEW 3101No permit required
(VicSmart) Demolition and construction of a front fence associated with a dwelling on a lot in a Heritage Overlay and under 500 square metres
2/54 CHARLES STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works (construction of pool and associated landscaping) to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
53 BARNARD GROVE KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
74 GLADSTONE STREET KEW 3101In progress
Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
32 SACKVILLE STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a new dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
41 MALIN STREET KEW 3101NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of a three (3) storey building above basement car park comprising 10 dwellings, a reduction of the car parking requirements and altered access to a Road Zone Category 1.
281 BARKERS ROAD KEW 3101NOD issued by a delegate
Buildings and works (deck) associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
84 DISRAELI STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Buildings and works (verandah) associated with a building in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres.
2/29A STAWELL STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Removal of vegetation on land affected by a Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO1)
50 YOUNG STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works (garage and pool) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
12 COLLEGE PARADE KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction and use of a four storey building for a private hospital above basement car parking (Clauses 32.09-2, 32.09-9); alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1 (Clause 52.29-2); and removal of easement for transmission of electricity created in Instrument P241136A and shown as E-2 on PC378061H which encumbers that plan, being the land in Certificate of Title, Volume 12099 Folio 640 (Clause 52.02)
209 COTHAM ROAD KEW 3101NOD issued by a delegate
Construction of an addition associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
134 EGLINTON STREET KEW 3101Lapsed
Partial demolition and construction of alterations associated with an existing place of assembly (residential religious retreat) in a Heritage Overlay
99 STUDLEY PARK ROAD KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
(VicSmart) Part demolition and replacement of two (2) front gates associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
105 SACKVILLE STREET KEW 3101Withdrawn
(VicSmart) Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
1187 BURKE ROAD KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Demolition of a wall and construction of a fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay.
11 EDGEVALE ROAD KEW 3101Withdrawn
Demolition of an existing boundary wall and construction of a boundary fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
11 EDGEVALE ROAD KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings and works (verandah) associated with an educational centre
4-12 DERBY STREET KEW 3101No permit required
Construct a building and carry out works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
47 PRINCESS STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construct a building and construct works (awning) associated with an existing commercial building in a Road Zone Category 1.
93 COTHAM ROAD KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and the construction of buildings and works (including a deck) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres.
83 EDGEVALE ROAD KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
(Retrospective Amendment) Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and removal of vegetation in a Significant Landscape Overlay.
27 STUDLEY AVENUE KEW 3101Withdrawn
Construction of an extension (including garage) associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
56 HARTINGTON STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres.
111 EDGEVALE ROAD KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
(VicSmart) Demolition of existing carport and construction of a carport and deck (landing) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
83 Edgevale RoadWithdrawn
(VicSmart) Buildings and works (fence and retaining wall) associated with a dwelling in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
3 Lalla StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of an addition associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
14 STOKE AVENUE KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
62 PEEL STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a new dwelling and front fence in a Heritage Overlay
60 SACKVILLE STREET KEW 3101Refusal issued by a delegate
Construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
60 MALMSBURY STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision of Land into eight (8) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S176569S)
48 HIGH STREET SOUTH KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of an extension associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres and on common property.
3/265 BARKERS ROAD KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of alterations and additions associated with an existing education centre (kindergarten)
16A ARGYLE ROAD KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of a three storey building containing no more than five (5) dwellings
19 HARTINGTON STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Construction of buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Land Subject Inundation, Design Development Overlay (DDO31) and Significant Landscape Overlay.
28 YOUNG STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 22/09/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CHANDLER HIGHWAY, EARL STREET21 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 22/09/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EARL STREET, CHANDLER HIGHWAY21 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 22/09/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCESS STREET, WILLSMERE ROAD21 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 22/09/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CHANDLER-EASTERN IN RAMP ON, CHANDLER HIGHWAY21 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 22/09/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EARL STREET, PRINCESS STREET21 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 22/09/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCESS STREET, EARL STREET21 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
22 heritage places
BOROONDARA GENERAL CEMETERYNH0049
CHANDLER HIGHWAY BRIDGENH2354
CLEMSON HOUSENH2006
CUSSEN MEMORIAL BOROONDARA CEMETERYNH2036
DESTAVILLENH0201
FORMER KEW POST OFFICENH0885
FORMER WILLSMERE HOSPITALNH0861
FORMER WILLSMERE HOSPITALNH0861
GENAZZANO FCJ COLLEGENH1902
KEW COTTAGESNH2073
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)
Heritage listings as established streetscape
Data sources & freshness
State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
0.1% of suburb boundary
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)
Bushfire and flood hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
Bushfire and flood planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
Federal electorate
Kooyong
Member of Parliament
Monique RYAN (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
124,480
Turnout (2025)
94.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 52.4%Labor 47.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).
Coalition 46.4%Labor 53.6%
5.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
KewLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
Kew East CentralLabor 55.9% · Coalition 44.1% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
Kew NorthLabor 54.2% · Coalition 45.8% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
Kew SouthLabor 46.5% · Coalition 53.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
Kew EastLabor 50.3% · Coalition 49.7% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)