Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Kew East
4 km²
Far more residents hold a university degree here than in the rest of the state, making Kew East a highly educated and affluent community. The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 41. It is a wealthy pocket of Melbourne where nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week. This professional character is reflected in the local workforce, where professionals and managers make up over half of all occupations.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While the population grew slightly to 6,482 people, the proportion of children under 15 fell by 2.8 points since 2011.
Overseas births are more common here than in most similar areas, at 28.1%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most frequent ancestries reported by residents.
People using a language other than English at home account for 27.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
About 41.6% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.6%.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 49.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas at 82.1%.
Typical weekly household income is $2,485, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 40.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas. Only 6.7% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little below the state and national figures.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 19.3% of people helping out. Unpaid care is also high, as 17.3% of residents provide unpaid support, up 4.5 points since 2011.
The First Nations population is very small, numbering 21 people. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 35 and a very high rate of traditional language use at 33.3%.
Families with children are common, making up 66.7% of households. This helps explain why the area has more people per home (2.7) than the national figure.
Home ownership is strong, with 40.6% of homes owned outright. Rent is much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly payment of $466.
Working from home is very common, with 38.7% of people doing so—far above the national figure. The area is well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The community is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years (32.6%) compared to the national figure of 40.7%.
More people are working or looking for work here (66.1%) than in most similar areas. Health care, professional services, and education are the main industries of employment.
The area ranks in the highest possible bracket for overall advantage, with a score of 10. It is noted for having exceptional access to money, resources, and job skills.
Annual rainfall is well above the Victorian average at 697mm. The average maximum temperature is 20.5 degrees, which is much lower than most other areas.
Kew East is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.