Melbourne
Kew vs Malvern
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Kew and Malvern.
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Kew 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's median house price at $2,350,000, compared with $2,765,500 in Malvern. Kew's median unit price sits at $678,500, compared with $647,500 in Malvern. Kew recorded an annual house-price decline of 11.8%, while Malvern's figure rose by 3.2% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Kew and 27 days in Malvern. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Kew 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 and Malvern.
| Metric | Kew | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.60M | $2.77M |
| Median unit price | $819,000 | $670,000 |
| Annual house price change | -7.57% | +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 and Malvern.
- Kew
- Malvern
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Kew and Malvern.
Kew
Kew 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.
Malvern
Malvern offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Penpraze 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.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Kew and Malvern.
Kew
Ruyton Girls' School
Independent
12 Selbourne Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia
Genazzano Fcj College
Catholic
301 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia
Methodist Ladies' College
Independent
207 Barkers Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia
Sacred Heart School
Catholic
116 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia
Xavier College
Catholic
135 Barkers Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Independent
40 Charles St, Kew VIC 3101, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Kew and Malvern.
Both Kew and Malvern provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Kew is served by Auburn and Hawthorn stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein 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 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 | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Auburn | Malvern |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 109, 48 | 6, 5, 16, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Kew may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Malvern sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Kew lists 11 nearby schools compared with 3 in Malvern under the same search rules. Transport pages for Kew 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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