East Melbourne vs Melbourne
The verdict
Melbourne is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 4.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Melbourne rates higher (30 vs 23/100 in East Melbourne).
Scores
East MelbourneMelbourne
| East Melbourne | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 |
| Transport | 99 | 100 |
| Education | 92 | 93 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Melbourne | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,896 | 54,941 |
| Median age | 42 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,345 | $1,448 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.1% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 67.2% | 26.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Growth: East Melbourne High Growth · Melbourne High Growth
Property
| East Melbourne | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.33M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $712K | $535K |
| House price YoY | 7.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Melbourne | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 23 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,225 | 717 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 919 | 1,021 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 245 | 582 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 21,283 | 31,487 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Melbourne | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 10 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,106 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Melbourne · Melbourne
Transport
| East Melbourne | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 23 | 120 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 11 | 11 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 70 m |
Liveability
| East Melbourne | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 22 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 28 | 928 |
| Parks | 15 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.7 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 300 m | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| East Melbourne | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,896 | 54,941 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,178 | 58,110 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,641 | 96,963 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Melbourne or Melbourne?
Melbourne has the higher residential safety score (East Melbourne 23/100 vs Melbourne 30/100).
Which has better public transport, East Melbourne or Melbourne?
Melbourne has the higher transport score (East Melbourne 99/100 vs Melbourne 100/100).
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