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East Melbourne, VIC, 3002

Current weather

13.1°CRain showers

79% humidity · 27.4 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.2 mm rain

Desirability index

93.2/100

#29 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

East Melbourne is a smaller suburban community in the Melbourne area, home to around 4,896 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,150 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-7%), roughly 234.9 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 9 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
118 / 538 / 1,762

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,150
Against the person
122
Against property
836
Rate per 1,000 residents
234.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 40 residents
State safety percentile
93.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

63 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Jolimont-MCG Station
  • Jolimont-MCG Station
  • Parliament Station
  • Parliament Station
  • Parliament Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

9 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 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
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 21/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CLARENDON STREET, ALBERT STREET20 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 21/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ALBERT STREET, EADES STREET20 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 21/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ALBERT STREET, CLARENDON STREET20 May 2026 – 30 Jul 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.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 · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

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 1
    73 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 dwelling
    1157 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 DDO
    FLAT 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 Overlay
    80 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 signage
    200-222 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 dwelling
    6-8 GREY STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Section 32 plan of subdivision to swaps car spaces - PS419826M
    102-104 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 fence
    99 HOTHAM STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition, external alterations and external painting of an existing building
    148-156 Jolimont RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alteration and amendments to approved permit
    372-380 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 panels
    127 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 associate
    494-500 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 dwelling
    57-59 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 painting
    110-112 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 & 206A
    388-410 VICTORIA PARADE EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision and Removal of Easement in accordance with the endorsed plans PS844792E
    200-222 VICTORIA PARADE EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a front fence
    84 GEORGE STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002Lapsed
  • Construction of a front fence
    86 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 awning
    46 Gipps StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reduction in the car parking requirement for a new use
    232-238 Victoria ParadeNo permit required
  • Buildings and works associated with the replacement of the roof
    12 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 services
    458 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 dwelling
    175 POWLETT STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to erect an awning and display business identification signage
    412-442 VICTORIA PARADE EAST MELBOURNE 3002Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment of the first line of Condition 3
    372-380 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 2
    95-101 POWLETT STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • February 2021

  • Partial demolition and buildings and works for additions and external alterations
    175 George StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition of an existing front fence and construction of a new front fence
    40-44 Vale Street SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 22 (Subdivision) Three (3) lot subdivision
    8 GREEN PLACE EAST MELBOURNE 3002In progress

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works in a commercial zone and a reduction in the car parking requirement
    478-484 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 dwelling
    205 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· 60 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Building and works associated with a Section 2 Use (Hospital)
    99-129 ALBERT STREET EAST MELBOURNE 3002NOD issued by the Resp. Authority

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

465 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ATM
  • BOMATM
  • Cohen Cellars Wine BarBar
  • Bbq (4)
  • Bench (156)
  • Bicycle Parking (29)
  • Clarendon Street/Victoria ParadeBus stop
  • Cromwell Street/Victoria ParadeBus stop
  • Eye & Ear Hospital/Victoria ParadeBus stop
  • Grey Street/Hoddle StreetBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
14
Emergency department
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

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

81 state 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 · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • East Melbourne Childcare Cooperativekindergarten
  • Yarra Park Children's Centrekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
28
Parks (OSM)
14

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
93.2/100
Cohort rank
#29 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • East Melbourne Childcare Cooperativechildcarekindergarten
  • Yarra Park Children's Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • ARDEEheritageNH0859
  • BISHOPSCOURTheritageNH0027
  • BRAEMARheritageNH0052
  • BURLINGTON TERRACEheritageNH0797
  • CANTERBURY TERRACEheritageNH0454
  • CAST IRON URINALheritageNH2149
  • CATHEDRAL COLLEGEheritageNH0020
  • CHANDOSheritageNH0535

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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