Median house price
$1.22M
-6.2% change
VIC · Nillumbik Council
Eltham North, 3095
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,998
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.3%
Median age
42
Median income
$2,770/wk
Employment rate
67.6%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,218,900
Languages at home
10.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Italian, Persian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Eltham North is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Nillumbik Council with everyday amenities close at hand. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Eltham North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$640/wk
Population (ERP)
6,998
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.1%
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
#101
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
13th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
90th
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
- 60.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 22% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 964th in Australia
- State rank
- 279th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #101 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #203 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $640
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,218,900
- Median price change
- -6.2%
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 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
6,998(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · -1.3% over 5 years · 56th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- -1.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +41
- Change in 5 years
- -91
- Growth rank in VIC
- 56th 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 (~7,000), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,830
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,770
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 69 of 2,255
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,300
- Employment rate
- 67.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,151 / 38 / 0
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 132
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 63
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 213 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +29.4%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault7
- B21 Criminal Damage14
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle10
- B49 Other Theft13
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order20
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
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 1,123
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 90th
School list
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1137 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 393 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Eltham North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 475 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Glen Katherine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1088 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 554 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Helena Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 1,414 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Catholic Ladies' College LtdSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 901 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- North-Eastern Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 106 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Sherbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1086 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 64 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Eltham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 652 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.9 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
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Eltham North Preschoolkindergarten
- Little Flyerschildcare
- St Helena PreschoolWallowa Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Banks Rd/Wattletree Rd
- Casuarina Rdge/Wattletree Rd
- Glen Gully Rd/Wattletree Rd
- Parry Rd/Ryans Rd
- Progress Rd/Wattletree Rd
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
297 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 fast food · 2 libraries · 21 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 9 sports centres · 79 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 32 parks mapped in suburb, 21 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 22 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 112 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.15
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.69
Food & drink(1)
- CanteenFast food
Shopping(1)
- BP ShopConvenience store
Community(10)
- Little FlyersChildcare
- Eltham Men's ShedCommunity centre
- Eltham North PreschoolKindergarten
- St Helena PreschoolKindergarten
22 Wallowa Road, Eltham North
- Library (2)
- Eltham North Primary SchoolSchool
32 Lower Road
- Glen Katherine Primary SchoolSchool
39 Calendonia Drive
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolSchool
92-96 Weidlich Road
- St Helena Secondary CollegeSchool
50 Wallowa Road, Eltham North
Health & services(1)
- Eltham North Maternal and Child Health CentreClinic
Sport & outdoors(142)
- Eltham North Dog ParkDog park
- Allendale Road Transmission ReservePark
- Allison Crescent ReservePark
- Brixton Avenue ReservePark
- Burns Court ReservePark
- Calendonia Drive ReservePark
- Dansey’s PaddockPark
- Diamond Creek Linear ReservePark
- Glen Park Road ReservePark
- Glendale ReservePark
- Kelway Crescent ReservePark
- Macdhui ReservePark
- Milne Place ReservePark
- Park (11)
- Progress/Weidlich Walkway ReservePark
- Ramptons Road ReservePark
- Simonelli ReservePark
- St Clems ReservePark
- Wakefield Close ReservePark
- Weidlich Road ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Allendale Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Eltham North Adventure PlaygroundPlayground
- Glen Park Road PlaygroundPlayground
- Macdhui Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (13)
- Progress Road PlaygroundPlayground
- Ramptons Road PlaygroundPlayground
- St Clems PlaygroundPlayground
- St Helena Bushland Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Sports centre (9)
- Adventure Playground OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (79)
Entertainment(1)
- Sue Dyet TheatreTheatre
Transport(20)
20 bus stops
Other(22)
- Bench (4)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Bleachers (2)
- Bus Station (3)
- Drinking water (2)
- Garden (50)
- Cathron RoadsHardware
- Dalvida ReserveNature Reserve
- Jasmine Court ReserveNature Reserve
- Liddesdale Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
- St Helena Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
- Dropoff Pickup ZoneParking
- Parking (10)
- St Helena PreschoolParking
- StaffParking
- BPPetrol station
- Picnic Table (14)
- Post Box (3)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (14)
- GymnasiumSports Hall
- Waste Basket (6)
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
25 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Allendale Road Transmission ReservePark
- Allison Crescent ReservePark
- Brixton Avenue ReservePark
- Burns Court ReservePark
- Calendonia Drive ReservePark
- Dalvida ReserveNature reserve
- Dansey’s PaddockPark
- Diamond Creek Linear ReservePark
- Glen Park Road ReservePark
- Glendale ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 55
- Parks (OSM)
- 32
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
- Northpark Private Hospital (7.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Eltham North Maternal and Child Health 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)
- 214
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.6
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).
104 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Buildings and works to construct a verandah3 MILLER CLOSE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, outbuilding, driveway and associated vegetation removal70-72 WARRINGAH CRESCENT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a fence5 MATILDA COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Buildings and works to construct a shed2 PROGRESS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other buildings and works19 ESKDALE COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of vegetation to facilitate the construction of a drainage outlet20 WATTLETREE ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal6 DALVIDA COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095No permit required
- Building and works to extend an existing dwelling6 MILLER CLOSE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling5 CLAIRE COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp Mahogany) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.9 ESKDALE COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a driveway90 PROGRESS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) and the pruning of two (2) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan23 RIVERSDALE AVENUE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Ext to building (other than dwelling) Development of alterations to an existing dwelling in the Environmental Significance Overlay10 CALENDONIA DRIVE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus goniocalyx) in the rear setback and one (1) Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus goniocalyx) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan8 ANGELA CLOSE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one dead native treeLOWER ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Installation of two business identification signs296 RYANS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other buildings and works and Other Vegetation Removal Development of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling156 WEIDLICH ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a garage21 Hillcrest RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos), one (1) Red Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus mannifera) and pruning of one (1) Red Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus mannifera) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan14 BRIXTON AVENUE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works to construct a deck32 Heacham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal5 Macdhui AvenueNo permit required
- Other Vegetation Removal20 Macdhui AvenueNo permit required
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Yellow Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) in the rear setback, one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) and one (1) Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan25 WEIDLICH ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a new carport to the front of the dwelling42 Acheron CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Other Vegetation Removal41 Dunbarton DriveNo permit required
- Removal of two (2) trees11 KELWAY CRESCENT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of 1 tree12 Nungeroo CourtRefusal issued by a delegate
April 2021
- Removal of 2 trees and pruning of 1 tree24-28 LAUREL HILL DRIVE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a fence90 GLEN PARK ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a deck23 ORCHARD AVENUE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a second dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling and associated building and works184 SCENIC CRESCENT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Refusal issued by a delegate
- 3 Lot Subdivision (Spear)31 GLEN PARK ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and removal of native vegetation2/112 RYANS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works to construct a fence (screen)15 Laurison RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct a carport54 SCENIC CRESCENT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, removal of native vegetation, and creation of access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 149-51 WATTLETREE ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a deck4 JESSICA'S LANE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment - Buildings and works to construct paling fences68 PROGRESS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Lapsed
- Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a fence15 LAURISON ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Withdrawn
- Buildings and works to construct a deck27 BANKS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit 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
- 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
- Jagajaga
- Member of Parliament
- Kate THWAITES (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,269
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 37.1%Labor 62.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.0 km away).
Coalition 35.4%Labor 64.6%
1.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Eltham NorthLabor 67.2% · Coalition 32.8% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Eltham North UpperLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- St Helena (Jagajaga)Labor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Briar HillLabor 67.1% · Coalition 32.9% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Eltham EastLabor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)1.9 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
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