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Kew East vs Toorak
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Kew East and Toorak.
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Kew East and Toorak 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 $4,675,000 in Toorak. Kew East's median unit price sits at $845,000, compared with $860,000 in Toorak. Kew East recorded an annual house-price decline of 5.4%, while Toorak's figure declined by 33.1% over the matching period. Kew East recorded a shorter median selling period of 27 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Kew East and Toorak, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Kew East and Toorak.
| Metric | Kew East | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.17M | $4.67M |
| Median unit price | $1,002,000 | $921,000 |
| Annual house price change | -5.43% | -23.49% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 28 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Kew East and Toorak.
- Kew East
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Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Kew East and Toorak.
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.
Toorak
Toorak presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Brookville Gardens among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
School comparison
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Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Kew East and Toorak.
Both Kew East and Toorak 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. Toorak is served by Toorak and Hawksburn stations on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Toorak Road — West Coburg. While both suburbs are well connected, Kew East and Toorak offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Kew East | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | East Camberwell | Toorak |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein and Burnley | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham |
| Major trams | 48, 109 | 58, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
| Road access | Eastern Freeway (M3) and Chandler Highway peak commuter traffic toward the CBD. | Burke Road buses and arterial links Camberwell Junction and Hawksburn precincts — check PTV |
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 Toorak 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 Toorak may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Kew East and Toorak cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Kew East and Toorak.
Current properties for sale
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