Kew, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kew, in the Boroondara City local government area.
| Locality | Kew |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Boroondara City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.80138 |
| Longitude | 145.04111 |
| Population | 24,499 |
| Density | 2326.6 /km² |
| Area | 10.5 km² |
| Elevation | 64 m |
| Postcode | 3101 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 7 km east |
Kew is a locality in the Boroondara City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 24,499. The locality covers an area of 10.5 km², giving a population density of about 2326.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 64 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km east of Melbourne. Kew is located at 37.8014°S, 145.0411°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3101.
Kew unfolds as a verdant tapestry, its character etched into the gently sloping terrain that embraces the Yarra River. It lies 3.1 km north of Hawthorn, VIC (from Hawthorn, VIC: bearing 11°T), and is situated 6.1 km east-north-east of Melbourne. Mature eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of greys and browns, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and stately Victorian homes, while the air, especially in the soft light of late afternoon, carries a subtle, sweet fragrance of blooming jasmine and freshly cut grass. The landscape here is one of considered cultivation, where broad avenues are lined with plane trees, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze, and the subtle undulation of the land provides a pleasing rhythm to the eye. This is a place where the urban edge softens into an embrace of nature, a serene counterpoint to the bustling heart of the neighbouring metropolis.
The roots of Kew run deep, a history intertwined with the pastoral aspirations of early Melbourne settlers who saw its fertile ground and proximity to the river as ideal for grazing and agriculture. Over time, this agrarian past has yielded to a more refined character, with grand estates giving way to well-regarded residential areas and institutions of learning. The local economy now thrives on a blend of professional services and boutique retail, drawing sustenance from the affluence and established nature of its populace. A distinctive feature is the presence of several significant public institutions, including hospitals and educational facilities, which contribute to Kew’s identity as a centre of health and learning, a testament to its enduring appeal as a place of substance and quiet prosperity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kew, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kew, in the Boroondara City local government area.
Detailed location data for Kew includes the postcode (3101), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Boroondara City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kew is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |