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Alphington vs Kew East

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

AlphingtonKew East
Active6676
Safety3772
Wealth8689
Value8378
Parks5228
Cafés6454
Transit4341
Green space6876
Active & healthy6066
Schools nearby (OSM)5942
Median rent$451/wk $471/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$2,550,000—
House sales this quarter17—
Population5,7026,620
Full profile Alphington in full Kew East in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Alphington safer than Kew East?

Kew East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Should I live in Alphington or Kew East?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Alphington or Kew East.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →