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Kew vs Malvern East
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Kew and Malvern East.
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Kew and Malvern East 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 $2,115,000 in Malvern East. Kew's median unit price sits at $678,500, compared with $605,000 in Malvern East. Kew recorded an annual house-price decline of 11.8%, while Malvern East's figure declined by 4% over the matching period. Malvern East recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 29 days in Kew. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Kew recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. 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 and Malvern East.
| Metric | Kew | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.60M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | $819,000 | $655,000 |
| Annual house price change | -7.57% | -5.33% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 25 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Kew and Malvern East.
- Kew
- Malvern East
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Kew and Malvern East.
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 East
Malvern East 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 Ardrie Park 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
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Kew and Malvern East.
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
Malvern East
Lloyd Street Primary School
Government
6 Lloyd St, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
The Currajong School
Independent
90 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
St Mary'S School
Catholic
87 Manning Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Valley Primary School
Government
1A Abbotsford Ave, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Primary School
Government
17 Tooronga Rd, Malvern East VIC 3144, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Kew and Malvern East.
Both Kew and Malvern East 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 East is served by East Malvern and Darling stations on the Sandringham, Glen Waverley, Cranbourne and Frankston lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Dandenong Road — city. While both suburbs are well connected, Kew and Malvern East offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Kew | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Auburn | East Malvern |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 109, 48 | 5, 3, 64 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Malvern East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Kew 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 5 in Malvern East under the same search rules. Transport pages for Kew and Malvern East 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 and Malvern East.
Current properties for sale
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