Median house price
$318k
-27% change
VIC · Murrindindi Council
Eildon, 3713
Est. population · Jun 2025
947
Growth (1 yr)
+0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.5%
Median age
56
Median income
$932/wk
Employment rate
41.9%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$317,500
Languages at home
4.1%non-English
Most common: Sinhalese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Eildon is a quieter smaller community in Murrindindi Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Eildon snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
947
+0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
34.2%
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
#287
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
47th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
47th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
40th
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
- 30.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5551st in Australia
- State rank
- 1068th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #287 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #566 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $317,500
- Median price change
- -26.6%
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 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
947(June 2025)
+0.2% annual · +2.5% over 5 years · 47th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.2%
- 5-year growth
- +2.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +23
- Growth rank in VIC
- 47th 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 (~1,000), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 944
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $932
- Dwelling vacancy
- 34.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 228 of 666
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,147
- Employment rate
- 41.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 393 / 8 / 0 (+ 27 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)
- 47
- Against the person
- 11
- Against property
- 24
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 86 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -46%
Most common offence types
- A212 Non-Fv Serious Assault3
- B21 Criminal Damage5
- B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary4
- B49 Other Theft4
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order4
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 985
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 40th
School list
- Eildon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 985 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 16 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View 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
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Darlingford Nursing Home/High St
- Eildon SC/Main St
- Eildon SC/Main St
- Skyline Rd/Twenty First St
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mount Torbreck Natural Features and Scenic ReserveNature reserve
- W.J. Moore ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 135
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Alexandra District Health (32.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Eildon Medical CentreClinic
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)
- 21
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.2
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
- 28° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 176 mm · ~22 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 233 mm · ~29 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 385 mm · ~48 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 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).
20 planning-related records
2021· 11 proposals
August 2021
- Liquor Licence Amend permit to include packaged liquor licence18 MAIN STREET EILDON 3713Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and removal of native vegetation22 IAN PLACE EILDON 3713Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Liquor Licence Use of the land for the purpose of a Liquor Licence (General Licence)515 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and outbuilding (garage)15 SNOBS CREEK ROAD EILDON 3713Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Development of land for an additional dwelling Development of land for an additional dwelling11 HIGH STREET EILDON 3713Withdrawn
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of land for an outbuilding15 Vivien RisePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Commercial Building and Signs Use of land for the sale of Trade Supplies and business identification signage38 SOUTH CRESCENT EILDON 3713No permit required
- Commercial Building Development of Land for a Commercial Building2 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling36 JOE TAYLOR RISE EILDON 3713Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Dwelling (Alts & Adds) Development of the land for the purpose of alterations to existing dwelling440 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Single Dwelling Use and development of the land for the purpose of a dwelling and the development of the land for the purpose of an outbuilding (shed) and creation/alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1494 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 9 proposals
October 2020
- Single Dwelling Construction of a Single Dwelling9 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Swimming Pool Buildings and works associated with dwelling167 Ti Tree DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Agriculture Use and development of land for agriculture and an agriculture shed36 Joe Taylor RiseWithdrawn
August 2020
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Construction of slipping sheds205 Sugarloaf RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Garages/Carports/Outbuildings Development of an outbuilding205 Ti Tree DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Earthworks Earthworks & associated tree removal190 Sugarloaf RoadNo permit required
May 2020
- Subdivision - Residential (1-9 lots) Two lot subdivision and variation to an existing easement46 Eildon-Jamieson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Earthworks Works in a Floodway Overlay205 Sugarloaf RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Removal of Native Vegetation Removal of Native Vegetation455 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Indi
- Member of Parliament
- Helen HAINES (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,774
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 36.1 km away).
Coalition 60.6%Labor 39.4%
4.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- JamiesonLabor 33.9% · Coalition 66.1% TPP (2025)15.1 km away
- EildonLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)16.8 km away
- ThorntonLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)21.3 km away
- TaggertyLabor 43.9% · Coalition 56.1% TPP (2025)25.2 km away
- MarysvilleLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)26.5 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
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