Eltham North
VIC 3095 · Nillumbik
6,830 (2021) → 6,819 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Eltham North is a stable suburb in Nillumbik, VIC 3095, about 20km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.24M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is about 24km inland. Eltham North has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.23%), New Zealand (1.29%), China (1.11%), Italy (0.89%), South Africa (0.73%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.52%), Italian (1.13%), Greek (0.91%), Persian ED (0.78%), Macedon (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
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 1081 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1131
- Eltham North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1123
- Glen Katherine Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1083
- St Helena Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1063
Nearby (within 10km)
- Catholic Ladies' College LtdSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1116
- Sherbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1096
- North-Eastern Montessori School - Plenty Valley International Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1147
- Eltham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1139
- Greenhills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1104
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1113
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1112
- Briar Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1105
- St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1090
- Montmorency Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1120
- Diamond Valley Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1019
- Diamond Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1067
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Eltham North
Is Eltham North safe?
Eltham North has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,098 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Eltham North?
In Eltham North, the .
How far is Eltham North from Melbourne CBD?
Eltham North is about 20.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 73 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Eltham North?
Eltham North has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1100 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Eltham North?
Eltham North has a transport score of 63/100 and 22 bus stops.