Kew
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Kew is a small, relaxed town in New South Wales' picturesque mid-north coast, surrounded by lush forests and set near the Camden Haven River. Known for its tranquil lifestyle and friendly community, it offers nature escapes and important creature comforts within a rural setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
1,761
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-31.64°, 152.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,831
Local Cost
$1,198
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
1.8°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1244 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
PQQ
Distance
26 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.