Average rent in Kew East, VIC — 2026

Kew East is part of the Boroondara council area and sits 8km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 6,482 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $466/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 24% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$466/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,482

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Melbourne
8 km
Households renting
24%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
12%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Boroondara

Renting in Kew East

Kew East commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $466/week — about 28% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (74% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (66%). 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 6,482, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Kew East is 8km 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 East?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kew East, VIC was $466. 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 East rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Kew East came in at $466 — 28% above. Kew East sits 8km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 66% separate houses and 12% flats).
Which suburbs near Kew East have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kew East's $466/week (ABS 2021) include Yarraville, Surrey Hills (East) - Mont Albert, Research - North Warrandyte. Mount Waverley - South, Hampton, Rowville - South sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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