VIC · Kingston Council

Edithvale, 3196

Est. population · Jun 2025

6,634

Growth (1 yr)

+1.8%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.3%

Median age

40

Median income

$2,101/wk

Employment rate

67.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,305,000

Languages at home

10.9%non-English

Most common: Greek, Russian, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

66.5/100
Good

Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
  • Café precinct
What Edithvale is known for: Coastal, High desirability, Excellent transport, Cycling, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Life in Edithvale revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. Neighbouring pockets and the city remain accessible for work, dining and weekends away from the beach. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Reported crime has been falling recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar coastal suburbs, community and employment, plus schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with growth momentum less decisive.

At a glance

Edithvale snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$1.3M

-4.7% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (ERP)

6,634

+1.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.6%

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

#16

among Coastal & beach · Established

Safety

27th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

85th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

84th

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
66.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
434th in Australia
State rank
174th in VIC
Peer rank
#16 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#30 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$620
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,305,000
Median price change
-4.7%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

6,634(June 2025)

+1.8% annual · +4.3% over 5 years · 85th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.8%
5-year growth
+4.3%
Change in 1 year
+117
Change in 5 years
+271
Growth rank in VIC
85th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,950), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,276
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$2,101
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
204 of 2,685
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
67.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,254 / 438 / 785

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
210
Against the person
46
Against property
118
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 136 residents
State safety percentile
27.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-22.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage24
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle35
  • B49 Other Theft21
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order10

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,097.5
Median ICSEA percentile
84th
School list
  • Edithvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 525 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Aspendale Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1095 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 592 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Edithvale Preschool CentreFraser Avenuekindergarten
  • Lochiel Childcare CentreLochiel Avenuekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

48 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Edithvale Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Edithvale Railway Station
  • Edithvale Station
  • Edithvale Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

179 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

4 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 places of worship · 3 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life2 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport48 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
92/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.32
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.75
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.32
Food & drink(11)
  • Linda’s BakehouseBakery

    238B Nepean Highway

  • Chubby BuddiesCafe

    245 Nepean Highway

  • Soul PressCafe

    265 Nepean Highway

  • Beachside Fish & ChipsFast food

    234 Nepean Highway

  • Edithvale Fish & ChipsFast food

    238A Nepean Highway

  • Fairy Bird Chinese Take AwayFast food

    266 Nepean Highway

  • The Laughing RoosterFast food

    243 Nepean Highway

  • Bayside PizzaRestaurant

    273 Nepean Highway

  • Brown RiceRestaurant

    249 Nepean Highway

  • Riceberry Thai RestaurantRestaurant

    259-260 Nepean Highway

  • Tandoori PavilionRestaurant

    Unit 6 229 Nepean Highway

Shopping(4)
  • Milk BarConvenience store

    73 Rae Avenue

  • Edithvale Community GreengrocerGreengrocer

    242 Nepean Highway

  • IGA Friendly GrocerSupermarket

    237 Nepean Highway

Community(4)
  • Edithvale Family & Children CentreCommunity centre
  • Edithvale Preschool CentreKindergarten

    29 Fraser Avenue

  • Lochiel Childcare CentreKindergarten

    6 Lochiel Avenue

  • Edithvale Primary SchoolSchool

    42-54 Edithvale Road

Health & services(3)
  • Edithvale Consulting ClinicMedical clinic

    275 Nepean Highway

  • Edithvale PharmacyPharmacy

    240 Nepean Highway

  • Aspendale Veterinary ClinicVeterinary

    262 Nepean Highway

Sport & outdoors(12)
  • Edithvale Public Golf CourseGolf course

    112 Fraser Avenue

  • Berri Fitness CentreGym

    218 Nepean Highway

  • Thrive Yoga & PilatesGym

    223A

  • Beeson ReservePark
  • Park
  • Playground (3)
  • Edithvale Bowling ClubSports centre

    109 Edithvale Road

  • Edithvale Dolphins Baseball ClubSports field
  • Memorial OvalSports field
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Viewpoint
Transport(23)

20 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(46)
  • Chiropractic ClinicAlternative
  • Integrity Health CentreAlternative

    Unit 3 232 Nepean Highway

  • Bayview Beauty LoungeBeauty salon

    227 Nepean Highway

  • JK Skin BeautyBeauty salon

    268 Nepean Highway

  • Bench (12)
  • Bicycle Parking (15)
  • Edithvale MotorsCar repair

    222 Nepean Highway

  • Drinking water (3)
  • SatplusElectronics

    223

  • Edithvale Fire BrigadeFire station
  • Shamrock UpholsteryFurniture

    305-306 Nepean Highway

  • Beach HairworksHairdresser

    217 Nepean Highway

  • Brittany & CoHairdresser

    Unit 3 229 Nepean Highway

  • Hairven By The BayHairdresser

    238C Nepean Highway

  • Straight to HairvenHairdresser

    263 Nepean Highway

  • The Green ScoopHealth Food

    30 Edithvale Road

  • GuidepostInformation
  • Blue Circle Coin LaundryLaundry

    10 Edithvale Road

  • Cloverleaf MassageMassage

    242A Nepean Highway

  • Ora’s Thai MassageMassage

    228 Nepean Highway

  • Thai Massage StudioMassage

    267 Nepean Highway

  • Millennium OpticalOptician

    250A Nepean Highway

  • Edithvale Primary SchoolParking
  • Parking (7)
  • Parking Space (13)
  • Hound Grooming StudioPet Grooming

    276 Nepean Highway

  • BPPetrol station
  • Aspendale Edithvale PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist

    14 Edithvale Road

  • Edithvale Physiotherapy ClinicPhysiotherapist
  • Innovative PhysioPhysiotherapist

    272 Nepean Highway

  • Picnic Table (3)
  • Edithvale Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Edithvale Uniting ChurchPlace of worship

    24 Clydebank Road

  • Bayside PodiatryPodiatrist

    261 Nepean Highway

  • Post Box (6)
  • Australia PostPost office

    253 Nepean Highway

  • CFAPublic Building

    206 Station Street

  • Public toilets
  • Edithvale Common ReserveRecreation Ground
  • Telephone (4)
  • Ticket Validator (2)
  • Toys

    32 Edithvale Road

  • Track (3)
  • Waste Basket (19)
  • Into BlindsWindow Blind

    254-256 Nepean Highway

  • Olympic BlindsWindow Blind

    277 Nepean Highway

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 insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Beeson ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
2

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Edithvale Uniting Church
  • Edithvale Uniting Church

    24 Clydebank Road

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
8
Nearest hospital
Como Private Hospital (6.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Aspendale Edithvale PhysiotherapyEdithvale RoadPhysiotherapist
  • Bayside PodiatryNepean HighwayPodiatrist
  • Chiropractic ClinicAlternative
  • Edithvale Consulting ClinicNepean HighwayDoctor
  • Edithvale PharmacyNepean HighwayPharmacy
  • Edithvale Physiotherapy ClinicPhysiotherapist
  • Innovative PhysioNepean HighwayPhysiotherapist
  • Integrity Health CentreNepean HighwayAlternative

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
168
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.3

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

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 normalsWorldClim 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).

117 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Develop the land for the construction of a shed in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    130 ELLA GROVE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    6 RAE AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of this site for the construction of two (2) single-storey dwellings, in accordance with the endorsed plans and subject to the following conditions
    1 29 MUNRO AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alteration and addition to an existing dwelling
    UNIT 2 2 BRIDGES AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Withdrawn
  • Plan to build a new front timber batten fence in a residential zone - this fence will replace an existing 1.6 metre high front fence that boarders half of the front perimetre of the property as shown in plans. A description of the proposed fence includes approximately 19.8 metres of timber batten feature fencing at 1.7 metres high. The fence will be fabricated from 100x100x2 metre galvanised steel posts set 1.6 metres above ground, 50x50x2 metre galvanised steel rails, and 42x19 primed timber LO
    1 29 MUNRO AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196In progress
  • The construction of six (6) dwellings
    42 CLYDEBANK ROAD EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of four (4) dwellings
    UNIT 1 21 VINCENT STREET EDITHVALE 3196Withdrawn
  • August 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Three (3) Lots
    243 STATION STREET EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of three (3) dwellings
    8 FRASER AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    1 FRASER AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of the land into two (2) lots in accordance with the endorsed plans
    18 KEITH AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2021

  • The development of an extension to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 7
    7 295 NEPEAN HIGHWAY EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The develop the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    49 ELSIE GROVE EDITHVALE 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    4 Hazel AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use the land for a place of assembly (cafe) for 20 patrons with a reduction in the car parking requirement
    2 244 NEPEAN HIGHWAY EDITHVALE 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of two (2) double storey dwellings
    1 54 RAE AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Four (4) Lots
    69 NORTHCLIFFE ROAD EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of four (4) dwellings
    15 BERRY AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Five (5) Lots
    198 STATION STREET EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a dwelling on land within a Special Building Overlay
    24 Mary AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • June 2021

  • The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    12 IVAN AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for three (3) dwellings and to alter access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    29 EDITHVALE ROAD EDITHVALE 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivide the Land into Ten (10) Lots on Land adjacent to a Road in a Transport Zone 2
    32-34 EDITHVALE ROAD EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Re-subdivision of the land into two (2) lots in accordance with the endorsed plans
    18 Keith AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of three (3) dwellings in a Special Building Overlay
    62 LANGRIGG AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings
    1 LANGRIGG AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with a ramp to Boatshed 928
    15A THE ESPLANADE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    1 Fraser AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    44 Field AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Withdrawn - Lodged in Error
    34 Langrigg AvenueWithdrawn
  • Use of land for a temporary depot (Level Crossing Removal Project)
    326-327 NEPEAN HIGHWAY EDITHVALE 3196NOD issued by a delegate
  • The development of a mixed-use building, comprising two (2) shops and five (5) dwellings, to use the land for dwellings, a reduction in the car parking requirements associated with the shops and to construct internal storey heights greater than 3.5 metres
    278-279 NEPEAN HIGHWAY EDITHVALE 3196Refusal issued by a delegate
  • The development of two (2) dwellings in a Special Building Overlay
    26 MARY AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replace existing damaged wooden front fence with 1.5 metre high aluminium horizontal slat fence and sliding gate to provide secure pet friendly front yard. Affected neighbours are supportive of the proposed plan.
    35 JOFFRE AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196In progress
  • April 2021

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    1 Bridges AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    58 Northcliffe RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop four (4) dwellings and subdivide the land (boundary realignment)
    63 BERRY AVENUE EDITHVALE 3196Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extend one dwelling on a lot less than 300m2
    210A Station StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • March 2021

  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    19 Randall AvenueNOD issued by a delegate
  • The first floor extension of a dwelling (bedroom and ensuite over existing garage) on a lot less than 300sqm
    213A Nepean HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Isaacs
Member of Parliament
Mark DREYFUS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,753
Turnout (2025)
92.9%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 35.7%Labor 64.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.5 km away).

Coalition 36.5%Labor 63.5%

0.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • EdithvaleLabor 63.4% · Coalition 36.6% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
  • ChelseaLabor 64.8% · Coalition 35.1% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Aspendale CentralLabor 62.9% · Coalition 37.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Aspendale GardensLabor 62.2% · Coalition 37.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Chelsea Central (Isaacs)Labor 68.8% · Coalition 31.1% TPP (2025)2.0 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Compare with

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