Median house price
$3.13M
+7.8% change
VIC · Melbourne Council
East Melbourne, 3002
Population
4,896
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
-2.5%
Median age
42
Median income
$2,345/wk
Employment rate
66.8%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$3,125,000
Languages at home
14.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, East Melbourne is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family-friendly schooling within easy reach. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses, trams, and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Desirability rates good overall, led by community and employment, plus growth momentum, while safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
East Melbourne snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (Census)
4,896
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
26.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#80
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
98th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
81st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
57th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 64.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 18% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 632nd in Australia
- State rank
- 217th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #80 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #159 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $650
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $3,125,000
- Median price change
- +7.8%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Population growth
+1.5% annual · -2.5% over 5 years · 81th percentile in VIC
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,896
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,345
- Dwelling vacancy
- 26.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 857 of 3,255
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Employment rate
- 66.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 77 / 538 / 1,762 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,150
- Against the person
- 122
- Against property
- 836
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 626
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 40 residents
- State safety percentile
- 98th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage112
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle287
- B44 Theft Of A Bicycle58
- B49 Other Theft126
- C32 Drug Possession69
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 16
- Median school ICSEA (14 schools)
- 1,021.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 57th
School list
- Collingwood English Language SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 906 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 357 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Richmond West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 61% · 281 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Ozford CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1008 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 101 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Academy of Mary ImmaculateSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1079 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 612 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Hester Hornbrook AcademySpecial · Independent · ICSEA 943 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 701 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 936 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 95% · 152 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Abbotsford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 168 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Collingwood CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1022 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 50% · 691 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Melbourne Indigenous Transition SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 761 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 42 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Ignatius Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · LBOTE 36% · 41 students · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- East Melbourne Childcare Cooperativekindergarten
- Yarra Park Children's Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
62 public transport stops in this suburb
- Jolimont-MCG Station
- Jolimont-MCG Station
- Parliament Station
- Parliament Station
- Parliament Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
786 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
8 restaurants · 20 cafes · 2 pubs · 4 bars · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 38 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 14 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 62 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 29 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 4.08
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 7.76
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.86
Food & drink(38)
- George Street CafeBakery
63 George Street, East Melbourne
- Cohen Cellars Wine BarBar
- HanashiBar
- The Tippler & CoBar
58 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
- Victoria's Secret Bar & CafeBar
- Basement EspressoCafe
- Cafe EccoCafe
6-8 Nicholson Street
- Cafe LansdowneCafe
- East Side StoryCafe
- GrocerybarCafe
- KereKere GreenCafe
- Laurent Boulangerie PatisserieCafe
148 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
- Mr. TodCafe
- Mugs AlleyCafe
289 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne
- My SushiCafe
- Pavilion CafeCafe
- Pokapoka Japanese KitchenCafe
74 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
- Sir OsbornCafe
- SolahCafe
250 Victoria Parade
- Square and CompassCafe
- St Peter's Place Coffee CaravanCafe
15 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne
- The Grey SmithCafe
- Treasury Deli and CafeCafe
- Zio's RestaurantCafe
12 Lansdowne Street, East Melbourne
- Zouki CafeCafe
- Kiwi Fish and ChipsFast food
Unit Shop 98 412-442 Victoria Parade
- Mad PattiesFast food
80 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
- Queen Caterina Pizza e' BirraFast food
78 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
- Eastbourne HousePub
62 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
- Match Day BarPub
- Alley Cat Pizza and PastaRestaurant
- Bedggood & Co.Restaurant
137 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne
- ClivedenRestaurant
- Geppetto TrattoriaRestaurant
78A Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
- Il DucaRestaurant
132 Wellington Parade
- RoccellaRestaurant
158 Clarendon Street
- Route 66 Bar & GrillRestaurant
150 Wellington Parade
- Tadka HutRestaurant
82 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
Shopping(5)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
142 Wellington Parade
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
1181-1191 Hoddle Street, East Melbourne
- IGASupermarket
Community(4)
- Holy Trinity Parish HallCommunity centre
16-18 Trinity Place, East Melbourne
- East Melbourne Childcare CooperativeKindergarten
- Yarra Park Children's CentreKindergarten
- East Melbourne Library and Community CentreLibrary
120-126 George Street, East Melbourne
Health & services(14)
- Fertility Control ClinicClinic
- Jean Hailes at EpworthClinic
412 Victoria Parade
- Victoria Parade Surgery CentreClinic
Unit Level 1 100 Victoria Parade
- Tribeca DentalDentist
- East Melbourne Specialist Day HospitalHospital
21-29 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne
- Epworth ClivedenHospital
29-37 Simpson Street, East Melbourne
- Epworth FreemasonsHospital
- Epworth Freemasons Albert StreetHospital
- Eye and Ear on the ParkHospital
- St Vincent's Private Hospital East MelbourneHospital
159 Grey Street
- St Vincents on the ParkHospital
11 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne
- The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear HospitalHospital
32 Gisborne Street
- Pymans PharmacyPharmacy
- Slade PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(44)
- Burston ReservePark
- Darling SquarePark
- Fitzroy GardensPark
East Melbourne
- Gordon ReservePark
- Jolimont ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Parliament GardensPark
- Powlett ReservePark
- Tianjin GardensPark
- Treasury GardensPark
East Melbourne
- Weedon ReservePark
- Wellington ParkPark
- Yarra ParkPark
East Melbourne
- Picnic area
- Dragon SlidePlayground
- Fitzroy Gardens PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (2)
- Punt Road OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (23)
Entertainment(5)
- Brew Tower MuseumMuseum
- Fire Services MuseumMuseum
39 Gisborne Street
- Old Treasury Building MuseumMuseum
20 Spring Street, East Melbourne
- The Australian Sports MuseumMuseum
- Treasury TheatreTheatre
Transport(34)
14 bus stops · 14 tram stops · 6 train stations
Other(118)
- City EdgeApartment
92-98 Albert Street, East Melbourne
- ParksideApartment
122-126 Albert Street, East Melbourne
- Quest JolimontApartment
153-155 Wellington Parade South, East Melbourne
- Artwork (6)
- BolteArtwork
- CainArtwork
- DunstanArtwork
- Great PetitionArtwork
- HamerArtwork
- Hon. George HiginbothamArtwork
- Legend of FireArtwork
- Major General Charles George GordonArtwork
- Pastor Sir Douglas and Lady Gladys Nicholls MemorialArtwork
- Reaching AwayArtwork
- The Fairies TreeArtwork
- ATM
- BOMATM
- Cooks' CottageAttraction
- Model Tudor VillageAttraction
- Scarred TreeAttraction
- Bbq (4)
- Bench (156)
- Bicycle Parking (29)
- FlexicarCar Sharing
- Royal Australasian College of SurgeonsCollege
250-290 Spring Street, East Melbourne
- Drinking water (28)
- Samuel Maucer memorial drinking fountainDrinking water
- Bayside Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
140 Wellington Parade
- Catholic Leadership CentreEvents Centre
576-594 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
- Fire Station No. 1Fire station
456 Albert Street, East Melbourne
- Fitness Station
- Kellee FlowersFlorist
- Coles FountainFountain
- Conservatory FountainFountain
- Diana and the HoundsFountain
- Dolphin FountainFountain
- Fountain (7)
- Grey Street FountainFountain
- River GodFountain
- Victorian Artists' SocietyGallery
428-430 Albert Street, East Melbourne
- College of Surgeons' GardensGarden
- Cook's Cottage GardenGarden
- Garden (60)
- Parliament House GardensGarden
- East Melbourne General StoreGeneral
53 Hotham Street, East Melbourne
- Hair DecorHairdresser
- Home @ The MansionHostel
80 Victoria Parade
- Birches Serviced ApartmentsHotel
158-174 Simpson Street, East Melbourne
- Hotels Apartments AdaraHotel
84-90 Albert Street, East Melbourne
- Knightsbridge ApartmentsHotel
- Magnolia CourtHotel
95-101 Powlett Street, East Melbourne
- Mantra on JolimontHotel
133-143 Jolimont Road, East Melbourne
- Pullman Melbourne on the ParkHotel
178-226 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
- Quest East MelbourneHotel
48-54 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
- Tribeca Serviced ApartmentsHotel
Unit 9C 166 Albert Street, East Melbourne
- Sporting NationHouseware
76 Gipps Street, East Melbourne
- Daniher's WayInformation
- Fitzroy GardensInformation
- Fitzroy Gardens Visitor CentreInformation
- Government of VictoriaInformation
- Information (4)
- National Trust of Australia (Victoria)Information
6 Cathedral Place
- Treasury Gardens corner Spring Street and Wellington ParadeInformation
- Treasury Gardens corner Wellington Parade and Landsdowne StreetInformation
- Treasury Gardens Landsdowne StreetInformation
- Treasury Gardens Treasury PlaceInformation
- Care ParkParking
- City of MelbourneParking
- Parking (98)
- St Vincent's Private HospitalParking
94-106 Grey Street, East Melbourne
- Wilson ParkingParking
- Yarra Park Car Park - Gate 3 (Public)Parking
- Yarra Park Car Park - Gate 4 (Exit Only)Parking
- Yarra Park Car Park - Gate 5 (Public)Parking
- Yarra Park Car Park - Gate 6 (Public)Parking
- Yarra Park Car Park - Gate 7 (Non-Public)Parking
- Parking Entrance (5)
- Parking Space (8)
- Payment Terminal
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic Table (11)
- Church of the Holy AnnunciationPlace of worship
186-196 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
- German Lutheran Trinity ChurchPlace of worship
65-75 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne
- Holy Trinity Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
72-80 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne
- Melbourne City SynagoguePlace of worship
494-500 Albert Street, East Melbourne
- Melbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial ChurchPlace of worship
114 Grey Street, East Melbourne
- New Temple ChurchPlace of worship
2-6 Morrison Place, East Melbourne
- Saint Patrick's CathedralPlace of worship
2-60 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne
- St John the Evangelist ChurchPlace of worship
- St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
528-536 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
- St Peter's Eastern HillPlace of worship
453 Albert Street, East Melbourne
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (6)
- East Melbourne Post ShopPost office
- Melbourne City CouncilPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Toilet 124Public toilets
- Recycling (17)
- Band PavillionShelter
- Historic ShelterShelter
- Shelter (15)
- Temple of the WindsShelter
- Yarra TramsShelter
- Horizon PlaceSocial Facility
31-43 Berry Street, East Melbourne
- Melbourne Cricket GroundStadium
120 Brunton Avenue
- Telephone (2)
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator (2)
- Catholic Theological CollegeUniversity
256-278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
- Victorian Academy of Teaching and LeadershipUniversity
- Vending machine (6)
- City of YarraWaste Basket
- Waste Basket (81)
- Horse Drinking donated by Annis & George BillsWatering Place
- East Melbourne CellarsWine
71 Powlett Street
- Team MerchandiseYes
- VacantYes
- Yes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
12 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Burston ReservePark
- Darling SquarePark
- Fitzroy GardensPark
- Gordon ReservePark
- Jolimont ReservePark
- Parliament GardensPark
- Powlett ReservePark
- Tianjin GardensPark
- Treasury GardensPark
- Weedon ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
10 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Church of the Holy Annunciation
186-196 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
- German Lutheran Trinity Church
65-75 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church
72-80 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne
- Melbourne City Synagogue
494-500 Albert Street, East Melbourne
- Melbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church
114 Grey Street, East Melbourne
- New Temple Church
2-6 Morrison Place, East Melbourne
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral
2-60 Cathedral Place, East Melbourne
- St John the Evangelist Church
- St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church
528-536 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
- St Peter's Eastern Hill
453 Albert Street, East Melbourne
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 14
- Nearest hospital
- St Vincent's Private Hospital East Melbourne (0.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- East Melbourne Specialist Day HospitalClarendon StreetHospital
- Epworth ClivedenSimpson StreetHospital
- Epworth FreemasonsHospital
- Epworth Freemasons Albert StreetHospital
- Eye and Ear on the ParkHospital
- Fertility Control ClinicClinic
- Jean Hailes at EpworthVictoria ParadeClinic
- Pymans PharmacyPharmacy
- Slade PharmacyPharmacy
- St Vincent's Private Hospital East MelbourneGrey StreetHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 13
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 7.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
99 planning-related records
2021· 39 proposals
September 2021
- Vary the existing Planning Permit and Endorsed Plans via Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1897. Proposed changes include but are not necessarily limited to Unit 2 set off southern boundary, its north/west floor area squared up and step removed, east roof and parapet amended; Unit 1 south wall squared (rake deleted) at level 173 GREY STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002NOD issued by a delegate
August 2021
- Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with alterations and additions to the existing dwelling1157 HODDLE STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition, external alterations and buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling (flat 16) in a Commercial Zone, the HO and DDOFLAT 16, 161 WELLINGTON PARADE SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations, and buildings and works to construct an extension to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in a Heritage Overlay80 GEORGE STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with alterations to existing dwelling including single storey addition with garage and basement to rear of the property.92 VALE STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Installation of domestic services normal to a building other than a dwelling (outdoor air conditioning unit)UNIT 13, 322 ALBERT STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct and display temporary non-illuminated and illuminated construction signage200-222 VICTORIA PARADE EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, buildings and works for the construction of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling6-8 GREY STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Section 32 plan of subdivision to swaps car spaces - PS419826M102-104 JOLIMONT ROAD EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works to externally alter a building (window replacement)UNIT 3, 60-66 CLARENDON STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part demolition and building and works, including erection of a pergola to the roof to terrace; installation of decks and construction of a boundary fence99 HOTHAM STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Refusal issued by a delegate
- Part demolition, external alterations and external painting of an existing building148-156 Jolimont RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alteration and amendments to approved permit372-380 ALBERT STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction and display of internally illuminated signage within the existing tram shelter (MTP06762)Gisborne StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works to install solar panels127 GIPPS STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amend endorsed plans including but not limited to: Single storey, 1.82m long, new western boundary wall as an extension to the approved amenities building. A 4.43m extension to the Mezzanine Level Terrace along the east boundary. The introduction of windows along the northern elevation at Mezzanine Level and Level 2 A timber pergola addition to the approved building rooftop terrace. Existing Permit allows: Demolition of existing buildings, construction of a building and carry out works associate494-500 ALBERT STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, and buildings and works associated with an extension of an existing dwelling within the Heritage Overlay.125 GIPPS STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Carrying out of repair works to roof of existing dwelling57-59 AGNES STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Externally alter a non-contributory building and construct and install domestic services normal to a dwelling.129 Simpson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works, and associated demolition to alter the existing shopfront, and external painting110-112 Wellington ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 32 (Subdivision) To re-align the boundaries between lots 121 & 206 on PS324041E to create lots 121A & 206A388-410 VICTORIA PARADE EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision and Removal of Easement in accordance with the endorsed plans PS844792E200-222 VICTORIA PARADE EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a front fence84 GEORGE STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Lapsed
- Construction of a front fence86 GEORGE STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Lapsed
April 2021
- Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with external alteration of the existing dwelling and installation of an awning46 Gipps StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Reduction in the car parking requirement for a new use232-238 Victoria ParadeNo permit required
- Buildings and works associated with the replacement of the roof12 Darling StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to permit issued for Partial demolition and construction of external alterations to include modified entry, rear staircase and building services458 VICTORIA PARADE EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with alterations and additions to the existing dwelling175 POWLETT STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002NOD issued by a delegate
March 2021
- Buildings and works to erect an awning and display business identification signage412-442 VICTORIA PARADE EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment of the first line of Condition 3372-380 Albert StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for the purpose of a residential hotel, partial demolition of an existing building, alterations, external painting, construction of a fence, and buildings and works associated with the extension of a residential building within the Neighbourhood Residential Zone Schedule 3 and the Heritage Overlay Schedule 295-101 POWLETT STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
February 2021
- Partial demolition and buildings and works for additions and external alterations175 George StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition of an existing front fence and construction of a new front fence40-44 Vale Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Section 22 (Subdivision) Three (3) lot subdivision8 GREEN PLACE EAST MELBOURNE 3002In progress
January 2021
- Buildings and works in a commercial zone and a reduction in the car parking requirement478-484 Albert StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling and construction of landscaping works to common property (regrading of existing accessway)173 George StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works to construct additions and alterations to the existing dwelling205 George StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations, and buildings and works to construct an extension to the dwelling (balcony)Unit 3, 115 Hotham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 1 proposal
December 2020
- Building and works associated with a Section 2 Use (Hospital)99-129 ALBERT STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
5 active roadworks / incidents
- Council Works activities occurring between 18/02/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HODDLE STREET, undefined17 Feb 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.BRUNTON AVENUE, JOLIMONT ROAD08 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
- Event from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Event speed limit 40 km/h. Traffic delay 6 to 10 min.BRUNTON AVENUE, JOLIMONT ROAD21 May 2026 – 31 May 2027
- Utility Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 20/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LANSDOWNE STREET, undefined30 Jun 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 20/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PROVIDENCE LANE, LANSDOWNE STREET30 Jun 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
81 heritage places
- ARDEENH0859
- BISHOPSCOURTNH0027
- BRAEMARNH0052
- BURLINGTON TERRACENH0797
- CANTERBURY TERRACENH0454
- CAST IRON URINALNH2149
- CATHEDRAL COLLEGENH0020
- CHANDOSNH0535
- CHURCH OF THE HOLY ANNUNCIATION EVANGELISMOS CHURCNH0532
- CLARENDON TERRACENH0029
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Melbourne
- Member of Parliament
- Sarah WITTY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 113,369
- Turnout (2025)
- 88.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 26.0%Labor 74.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.6 km away).
Coalition 26.3%Labor 73.7%
0.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- East MelbourneLabor 68.5% · Coalition 31.5% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Melbourne CBD North East (Melbourne)Labor 74.7% · Coalition 25.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Melbourne CBD South Central (Melbourne)Labor 75.2% · Coalition 24.8% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Richmond WestLabor 78.0% · Coalition 22.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- FitzroyLabor 86.4% · Coalition 13.6% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Melbourne Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.