Kew NSW

Postcode 2439 · Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA

Kew is a small community in New South Wales within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (postcode 2439). With a population of 1,761, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 63. Households earn a median income of $58K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Kew is $438,000, having dropped significantly 50.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $639,000 (+3.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $980. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 11.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,769.

Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA is below average at 3,538 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kew offers a gross rental yield of 11.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($438K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -50.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield11.6% High Yield
Price vs State$438K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.6x Moderate
Price Momentum-50.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education3/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$438K
-50.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$639K
3.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$370
POPULATION
1,761
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age63
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,107
Personal Income /wk$542
Mortgage /mth$1,769
CRIME (Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,538
Total Incidents3,214
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
Data: 2026