Kew Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Kew Compares
Kew vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kew | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,497 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $476 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $3,000 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3101 covers Kew, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 6 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Boroondara.
According to the 2021 Census, Kew has a population of 24,499 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,497, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 92 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Kew includes a median weekly rent of $476, median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,000, with 9,069 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kew scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 11 schools in the Kew area, including Carey Baptist Grammar School, Methodist Ladies' College, Trinity Grammar School Kew and others.
Kew is part of the Boroondara statistical area in Victoria.
Kew Details
| Postcode | 3101 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 24,499 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,497/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,120/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $476 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $3,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 10.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2337/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9,069 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 92 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.803516 |
| Longitude | 145.0328017 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner East |
| Area (SA3) | Boroondara |
| Local Government | Boroondara |
| Federal Electorate | Kooyong |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,708 (15.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,463 (14.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,998 (24.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 6,590 (26.9%) |
| 65+ years | 4,745 (19.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,860 (7.6%) |
| Arthritis | 1,728 (7.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 913 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 755 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 746 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 260 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 255 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 553 (6.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,667 (40.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,398 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,349 (15.0%) |
Schools in Kew
Suburbs Near Kew
Same Postcode (3101)
More Kew Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.