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Kew East
4 km²
Nearly half of all adults in Kew East hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most highly qualified areas in the region. This professional character is reflected in high typical incomes and a workforce often working from home. The community is generally older than the national average, with a strong presence of families and professionals. It is a wealthy, well-educated suburb where most residents enjoy a high level of amenity and excellent connectivity.
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 Victorian and national figures of 38. While children under 15 make up 18% of the population, the area has a much lower rate of de facto relationships compared to most other areas.
A significant 27.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is high, with 27.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Mandarin, Greek, and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
About 41.8% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.6%.
Education levels are far above the national average, with 49.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 82.2% having completed Year 12. This high level of qualification is mirrored in the local workforce, where professionals and managers are the most common occupations.
Incomes are very high, with 40.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly family income of $3,178 is well above the national average.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with long-term health conditions affecting 24.4% of people, which is well below the Australian figure of 27.7%.
Community involvement is high, with 19.3% of residents volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care than in most other areas.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 21 people, but they report a typical personal income that is far above the national average. A third of this group speaks a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 67% of households, which helps explain why there are more people per home than in most areas. Conversely, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.
Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,000 and weekly rents of $471, both of which are far above national figures. Detached houses are less common here than in most other areas, and 40.7% of homes are owned outright.
The area is highly connected, with a very short drive time to the city and 39% of the workforce working from home, far above the national average. Public transport is very accessible, with a walk to the nearest stop taking just one minute.
Around 32.5% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. The local economy is driven by professional roles, particularly in health care, social assistance, and technical services.
Kew East is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.