Eltham
VIC 3095 · Nillumbik
18,847 (2021) → 18,817 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Eltham is a stable suburb in Nillumbik, VIC 3095, about 20km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.21M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 23km inland. Eltham has an overall score of 86/100, 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 (4.63%), China (1.16%), New Zealand (1.16%), Italy (0.74%), South Africa (0.74%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.63%), Italian (0.97%), Greek (0.87%), Persian ED (0.68%), Spanish (0.49%)
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 1094 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Eltham East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1143
- Catholic Ladies' College LtdSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1119
- Eltham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
- Eltham High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1101
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1094
Nearby (within 10km)
- Eltham North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1127
- Research Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1092
- Montmorency South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1112
- Sherbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1086
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1122
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1137
- Montmorency Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1117
- Eltham CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1139
- Glen Katherine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1088
- St Helena Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1065
- Lower Plenty Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1093
- Briar Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1090
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Eltham
Is Eltham safe?
Eltham 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 3,258 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Eltham?
In Eltham, the .
How far is Eltham from Melbourne CBD?
Eltham is about 20.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Eltham?
Eltham has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1115 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Eltham?
Eltham has a transport score of 92/100 and 51 bus stops.