Median house price
$2.51M
-5.7% change
VIC · Boroondara Council
Kew, 3101
Est. population · Jun 2025
25,886
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.0%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,497/wk
Employment rate
61.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$2,510,000
Languages at home
27.3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Kew is a practical established suburb in Boroondara Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trams also serving the suburb.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Against similar metro suburbs, local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Kew snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
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
#47
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
59th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in VIC
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
- 69.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 259th in Australia
- State rank
- 114th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #47 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #85 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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
25,886(June 2025)
+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
- Employment rate
- 61.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4,577 / 2,137 / 2,324 (+ 22 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs 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)
- 1,683
- Against the person
- 173
- Against property
- 1,254
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 65
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 142 residents
- State safety percentile
- 59.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10.2%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage129
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle321
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store151
- B49 Other Theft144
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception125
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
- 1,169
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 98th
School list
- 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 →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Belford Oaks Community Children’s Centrekindergarten
- North Kew Kindergartenkindergarten
- Peppercorn early learningPrincess Streetchildcare
- Studly Park Kindergartenkindergarten
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
116 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cobden St/High St #35
- Kew Cemetery/High St #37
- Pakington St/High St #34
- Parkhill Rd/High St #36
- Victoria Park/High St #38
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
616 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
14 restaurants · 8 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 bars · 4 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 5 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 36 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 46 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
- 1.88
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 Parkington Street, Kew
- 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(11)
- 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
Community(12)
- Childcare
- Peppercorn early learningChildcare
102 Princess Street
- Belford Oaks Community Children’s CentreKindergarten
- North Kew KindergartenKindergarten
- Studly 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(166)
- Recreation Hall ReserveDog park
- 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)
- 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)
Entertainment(1)
- Kew Court HouseTheatre
Transport(45)
23 bus stops · 22 tram stops
Other(83)
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
299 High Street, Kew
- Kew Holistic HealthAlternative
77 Willsmere Road, Kew
- Willsmere Health OsteopathsAlternative
95 Willsmere Road, Kew
- Raoul WallenbergArtwork
- SentinelArtwork
- Bank AustraliaATM
- Audiologist
- ANZBank
- BOMBank
- WestpacBank
181 High Street
- Bbq (6)
- 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
- Drinking water (5)
- Evie NetworksEV charging
- 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
- Ivy Grange guest houseHostel
3 Malmsbury Street
- Melbourne Kew Central Apartment HotelHotel
7 Studley Park Road, Kew
- Augustus GelateryIce Cream
56 Cotham Road, Kew
- Brainfreeze GelatoIce Cream
160 Pakington Street, Kew
- Information
- Outer Circle Line Information BoardInformation
- Willsmere Coin LaundretteLaundry
79B Willsmere Road, Kew
- 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
- Ampol FoodaryPetrol station
115 Willsmere Road
- UnitedPetrol station
- Photo
- Picnic Table (8)
- Holy Trinity ChurchPlace of worship
- Kew Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
10 Highbury Grove, Kew
- Kew Podiatry and Sports ClinicPodiatrist
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (3)
- Cotham LPOPost office
107 Cotham Road, Kew
- Kew North Local Post OfficePost office
93 Willsmere Road, Kew
- Kew Post OfficePost office
- Elementa PsychologyPsychotherapist
89-93 High Street S
- Public Bookcase
16 Findon Crescent, Kew
- Public toilets
- Public toilets
High St
- 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.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
24 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alexandra GardensPark
- Andrews Reserve Picnic AreaPark
- Capital City Trail Linear ReservePark
- Cresco ReservePark
- Davis Street ReservePark
- Dickinson Reserve Picnic AreaPark
- Dorothy Rogers ReservePark
- Edgevale ReservePark
- Eglinton ReservePark
- Fenton ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 65
- Parks (OSM)
- 46
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Holy Trinity Church
- Kew Baptist Church
10 Highbury Grove, Kew
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 21
- Nearest hospital
- St Vincent's Private Hospital Kew (0.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Adeney Private HospitalCotham RoadHospital
- All Day Everyday DentalBarkers RoadDentist
- Arete ChiropracticBurke RoadAlternative
- AudiologistAudiologist
- BL Butcher PharmacyWillsmere RoadPharmacy
- Caritas Christi HospiceHospital
- Chemist WarehouseHigh StreetPharmacy
- DentistHigh StreetDentist
- Elementa PsychologyHigh Street SPsychotherapist
- Kew Holistic HealthWillsmere RoadAlternative
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 564
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.8
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.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
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 (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
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 metres19 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 Overlay16 STIRLING STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot116 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 metres2/54 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 Overlay53 BARNARD GROVE KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres74 GLADSTONE STREET KEW 3101In progress
- Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay32 SACKVILLE STREET KEW 3101Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a new dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres41 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 metres84 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 metres12 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 metres134 EGLINTON STREET KEW 3101Lapsed
- Partial demolition and construction of alterations associated with an existing place of assembly (residential religious retreat) in a Heritage Overlay99 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 Overlay105 SACKVILLE STREET KEW 3101Withdrawn
- (VicSmart) Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay1187 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 centre4-12 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 metres56 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 metres83 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 metres14 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 Overlay62 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 Overlay60 SACKVILLE STREET KEW 3101Refusal issued by a delegate
- Construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres60 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) dwellings19 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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
69 active roadworks / incidents
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Eastern Freeway - Citybound - Chandler Highway exit ramp RoadworksChandler Highway exit ramp - Eastern Freeway - Citybound15 Sep 2025 – 01 Dec 2028
- Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Eastern Freeway - Ringwood-bound - Chandler Highway entry ramp RoadworksChandler Highway entry ramp - Eastern Freeway - Ringwood-bound14 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- ITS Delivery activities occurring between 25/03/2026 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.STRATFORD AVENUE, WELLINGTON STREET24 Mar 2026 – 27 Feb 2027
- ITS Delivery activities occurring between 25/03/2026 and 28/02/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.STRATFORD AVENUE, WELLINGTON STREET24 Mar 2026 – 27 Feb 2027
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, BURKE-EASTERN IN RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, HODDLE-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.EASTERN IN-CHANDLER RAMP OF, EASTERN FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 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.EASTERN IN-CHANDLER RAMP OF, EASTERN FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, HODDLE-EASTERN OUT RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 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.EASTERN FREEWAY, BURKE-EASTERN IN RAMP ON17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 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
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard 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.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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 (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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