Ivanhoe East
VIC 3079 · Banyule
3,762 (2021) → 3,940 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ivanhoe East is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3079, about 10km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.24M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 78/100, and is about 13km inland. Ivanhoe East has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3079 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (3.35%), England (2.79%), Italy (1.89%), Greece (1.49%), India (1.12%)
Top languages: Greek (3.85%), Mandarin (3.8%), Italian (3.48%), Cantonese (1.12%), Macedon (0.88%)
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 1110 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ivanhoe East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1155
- Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road CampusPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1169
- Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1181
- Ivanhoe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1157
- Belle Vue Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1122
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1129
- Our Lady of Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1111
- Marcellin CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1115
- Austin Hospital SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- Mary Immaculate SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1147
- Heidelberg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1141
- Alphington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1150
- Kew High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1110
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ivanhoe East
Is Ivanhoe East safe?
Ivanhoe East has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 3,615 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ivanhoe East?
In Ivanhoe East, the .
How far is Ivanhoe East from Melbourne CBD?
Ivanhoe East is about 9.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ivanhoe East?
Ivanhoe East has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1155 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ivanhoe East?
Ivanhoe East has a transport score of 78/100 and 17 bus stops.