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Kew East vs Malvern
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Kew East and Malvern.
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Kew East and Malvern comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Kew East's median house price at $2,175,000, compared with $2,765,500 in Malvern. Kew East's median unit price sits at $845,000, compared with $647,500 in Malvern. Kew East recorded an annual house-price decline of 5.4%, while Malvern's figure rose by 3.2% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 27 days in Kew East and 27 days in Malvern. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Kew East and Malvern, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Kew East and Malvern.
| Metric | Kew East | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.17M | $2.77M |
| Median unit price | $1,002,000 | $670,000 |
| Annual house price change | -5.43% | +2.62% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 27 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Kew East and Malvern.
- Kew East
- Malvern
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Kew East and Malvern.
Kew East
Kew East offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Willsmere Park among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.
Malvern
Malvern is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.
School comparison
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Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Kew East and Malvern.
Both Kew East and Malvern provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Kew East is served by East Camberwell and Canterbury stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Burnley lines, alongside multiple tram routes along High Street. Malvern is served by Malvern and Gardiner stations on the Frankston, Sandringham, Glen Waverley and Cranbourne lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Glenferrie Road — Malvern terminus to CBD via Prahran. While both suburbs are well connected, Kew East and Malvern offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Kew East | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | East Camberwell | Malvern |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Burnley | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 48, 109 | 6, 5, 16, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Eastern Freeway (M3) and Chandler Highway peak commuter traffic toward the CBD. | Monash Freeway (M1) approaches lie to the south-east for arterial driving. |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Kew East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Malvern sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Kew East may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Malvern may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Kew East and Malvern cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.
Current properties for sale
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