Melbourne
Kew vs Richmond
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Kew and Richmond.
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Kew and Richmond 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 $1,374,000 in Richmond. Kew's median unit price sits at $678,500, compared with $535,000 in Richmond. Kew recorded an annual house-price decline of 11.8%, while Richmond's figure declined by 0% over the matching period. Richmond recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 29 days in Kew. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Richmond and Kew, 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 and Richmond.
| Metric | Kew | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.60M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $819,000 | $595,000 |
| Annual house price change | -7.57% | -0.39% |
| Median days on market | 27 days | 24 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Kew and Richmond.
- Kew
- Richmond
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Kew and Richmond.
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.
Richmond
Richmond 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 Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne 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
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Kew and Richmond.
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
Richmond
Melbourne Girls College
Government
55 Yarra Blvd, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Yarra Primary School
Government
68-76 Davison St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Richmond Primary School
Government
Brighton St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Richmond West Primary School
Government
25 Lennox St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Richmond High School
Government
4 Griffiths St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
Independent
371 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Kew and Richmond.
Both Richmond and Kew provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Richmond offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Richmond and East Richmond stations, supported by frequent tram services along Swan Street and Church Street. Kew is served by Auburn and Hawthorn stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along High Street. While both suburbs are well connected, Richmond is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Kew offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
| Feature | Kew | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Auburn | Richmond |
| Major trams | 109, 48 | 70, 78, 12, 109 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Richmond 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 9 in Richmond under the same search rules. Transport pages for Kew and Richmond 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 Richmond.
Current properties for sale
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