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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3095 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 1137
- Eltham North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1127
- Glen Katherine Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1088
- St Helena Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
Nearby (within 10km)
- Catholic Ladies' College LtdSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1119
- North-Eastern Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1143
- Sherbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1086
- Eltham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1143
- Greenhills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1103
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1094
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1122
- Briar Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1090
- St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1085
- Montmorency Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1117
- Diamond Valley Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1010
- Diamond Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1065
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
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 · Updated July 2026
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
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 1104 (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.