Average rent in Kew - West, VIC — 2026

Kew - West is part of the Boroondara council area and sits 7km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 13,039 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $456/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 32% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$456/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,039

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Melbourne
7 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
49%
Flats / apartments
31%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Boroondara

Renting in Kew - West

Kew - West commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $456/week — about 26% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (65% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (49%). 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 13,039, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Kew - West is 7km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kew - West?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kew - West, VIC was $456. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Kew - West rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Kew - West sat at $456 — 26% above the state average. The suburb is 7km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (49% separate houses, 31% flats here).
Which suburbs near Kew - West have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Kew - West's $456/week (ABS 2021): Ashburton (Vic.), Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont, Fitzroy. On the higher end, you've got South Yarra - West, Bulleen, Doncaster East - South. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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