Average rent in Kew - South, VIC — 2026

Kew - South commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $501/week — about 38% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (73% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (53%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 11,601, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Kew - South is 7km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.