- Est. Median Value
- $396K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Safety Score
- 72/100
- Green Space
- 20%
- Current Weather
- 8.3°C
- Median Age
- 35 yrs
~53 crimes/1k/yr
overcast clouds
Living in Kew
Is Kew a good place to live?
Kew is home to roughly 1,863 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Kew scores 52 out of 100, with a safety score of 72/100 and 20% green space.
Schools: Kew has 20 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $396K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.
Lifestyle: Kew has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 8.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Kew is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety72
- Amenities10
- Schools63
- Housing Affordability95
- Green space65
- Community10
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $396K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $350/wk
- Median HH Income
- $75K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Kew
Schools in zone for Kew
Children living in Kew have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Patrick's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 272 · decile 3
Verdon College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 716 · decile 6
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 9
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Kew. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Kew that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
New River Primary
Contributing · roll 214 · decile 1 · 0.6 km away
Fernworth Primary School
Contributing · roll 251 · decile 2 · 1.5 km away
Aurora College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 631 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
Southland Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1109 · decile 7 · 2.6 km away
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Full Primary · roll 154 · decile 5 · 2.6 km away
Newfield Park School
Contributing · roll 206 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Invercargill Middle School
Contributing · roll 157 · decile 3 · 3.2 km away
Tisbury School
Contributing · roll 115 · decile 4 · 3.6 km away
Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre
Teen Parent Unit · 4.1 km away
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
Composite · roll 189 · decile 2 · 4.1 km away
Ascot Community School
Full Primary · roll 215 · decile 3 · 4.3 km away
Invercargill Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.4 km away
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Contributing · roll 264 · decile 7 · 4.7 km away
Southland Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1101 · decile 7 · 4.9 km away
Waihopai School
Contributing · roll 335 · decile 8 · 4.9 km away
Otatara School
Contributing · roll 232 · decile 10 · 5.0 km away
Explore Kew
Things to do
Attractions and activities for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare(2)
Childrens Ward At Southland Hospital
Southland Hospital
Shops in Kew
Shops(1)
Kitsch for Kids
Professional Services in Kew
Professional services(1)
Steve Gooding Marine
Kew Weather
Current conditions: 8.3°C, overcast clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 19.34 | 10.99 | 3.81 | 10.54 |
| ☀️ Feb | 18.11 | 10.66 | 4.11 | 10.2 |
| 🍂 Mar | 16.15 | 9.06 | 4.69 | 8.23 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.04 | 8.62 | 3.58 | 6.69 |
| 🍂 May | 12.13 | 6.41 | 3.64 | 4.8 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.18 | 3.18 | 3.42 | 5.39 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.77 | 3.76 | 3.3 | 5.48 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.65 | 3.95 | 3.01 | 6.8 |
| 🌸 Sep | 12.44 | 5.69 | 5.18 | 7.5 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.29 | 6.25 | 4.27 | 8.22 |
| 🌸 Nov | 14.73 | 7.42 | 3.46 | 10.2 |
| ☀️ Dec | 17.35 | 10.24 | 5.08 | 9.63 |
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