In fact, grit is nowhere to be found in this delightful eastern enclave. Life is good here, with the bustling shopping strip around Kew Junction offering a plethora of dining options and the chance to mingle with like-minded neighbours over lattes and the morning paper or a glass of red or two come nightfall. But that’s about as heady as family-friendly Kew gets when the sun goes down.
Beyond its café culture and prime location, Kew is known as a stronghold of elite schools. You’re not likely to go far here without running into a bunch of bag toting students in pursuit of the nearest tram. Coupled with local favourite Studley Park, a host of golf courses and gorgeous period homes, it’s no wonder that Kew is the hot pick for the city’s wealthier families in search of the good life.