East Melbourne
VIC 3002 · Melbourne
4,896 (2021) → 5,178 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Melbourne is a high growth suburb in Melbourne, VIC 3002, about 2km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $3.33M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. East Melbourne has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3002 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.43%), New Zealand (2.94%), China (1.98%), USA (1.37%), Malaysia (1.29%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.23%), Italian (1.43%), Greek (1.23%), Cantonese (1.16%), Spanish (0.9%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1112 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Collingwood English Language SchoolCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 906
- Holmes Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1km
- Stott's CollegesSecondary · Independent · 1.1km
- Richmond West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1075
- Ozford CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1008
- Ozford College - Ozford College CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
- Collingwood College-Collingwood Alternative SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4km
- Hester Hornbrook AcademySecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 943
- Academy of Mary ImmaculateSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1079
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 936
- Abbotsford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1143
- Collingwood CollegeCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1022
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Melbourne
Compare East Melbourne with another suburb
Compare two suburbs
Frequently asked questions about East Melbourne
Is East Melbourne safe?
East Melbourne has a residential safety score of 23/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 21,283 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in East Melbourne?
In East Melbourne, the .
How far is East Melbourne from Melbourne CBD?
East Melbourne is about 1.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 11 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in East Melbourne?
East Melbourne has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in East Melbourne?
East Melbourne has a transport score of 99/100 and 9 bus stops.