Kew
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Kew is an affluent and leafy suburb situated just 6 km east of central Melbourne, renowned for its heritage architecture, tranquil parks, and top-notch schools. It offers a harmonious blend of nature, history, and upscale residential living, making it highly sought-after among families and professionals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
1,761
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.81°, 145.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
94
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,870
Local Cost
$2,010
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
106
Coworking
0
Cafes
38
Nightlife
12
Parks
56
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
559.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
14 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 165 tests. 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 82/100.