Melbourne
Kew vs Toorak
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Kew and Toorak.
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Kew 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's median house price at $2,350,000, compared with $4,675,000 in Toorak. Kew's median unit price sits at $678,500, compared with $860,000 in Toorak. Kew recorded an annual house-price decline of 11.8%, while Toorak's figure declined by 33.1% over the matching period. Kew recorded a shorter median selling period of 29 days, compared with 41 days in Toorak. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Kew 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 and Toorak.
| Metric | Kew | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.60M | $4.67M |
| Median unit price | $819,000 | $921,000 |
| Annual house price change | -7.57% | -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 and Toorak.
- Kew
- Toorak
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Kew and Toorak.
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.
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
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Kew and Toorak.
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 Toorak.
Both Kew and Toorak 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. 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 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 | Toorak |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Auburn | Toorak |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and Sandringham |
| Major trams | 109, 48 | 58, 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 Toorak 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 4 in Toorak under the same search rules. Transport pages for Kew 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 and Toorak.
Current properties for sale
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