Kew - South, VIC 3058
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $501/wk Median
- 24.9% Renters
Kew - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.6k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $501
- To the CBD
- 7.5km
- Walkability
- 9.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Kew - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Kew - South is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,601 residents, a solid minority 24.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $501 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Kew - South
Kew - South Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Kew - South Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Kew - South
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Kew - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Kew - South.
What's the community like in Kew - South?
Kew - South has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 11,601, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Kew - South walkable?
Kew - South carries a walkability score of 9.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How far is Kew - South from the Melbourne CBD?
Kew - South is approximately 7km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 17-32 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Kew - South?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Kew - South is $501. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $501 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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