Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Ivanhoe East scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Ivanhoe East | Kew East | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 71 | 76 |
| Safety | 77 | 72 |
| Wealth | 99 | 89 |
| Value | 99 | 78 |
| Parks | 12 | 28 |
| Cafés | 7 | 54 |
| Transit | 12 | 41 |
| Green space | 71 | 76 |
| Active & healthy | 61 | 66 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 48 | 42 |
| Median rent | $451/wk | $471/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $2,300,000 | — |
| House sales this quarter | 13 | — |
| Population | 3,762 | 6,620 |
| Full profile | Ivanhoe East 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.
Ivanhoe East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Ivanhoe East scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Ivanhoe East or Kew East.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →