Malvern East
VIC 3145 · Stonnington
22,296 (2021) → 24,098 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Malvern East is a high growth suburb in Stonnington, VIC 3145, about 11km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.14M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Malvern East has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 35/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3145 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.19%), India (3.27%), England (2.51%), Greece (1.79%), Malaysia (1.33%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.95%), Greek (5.04%), Cantonese (1.68%), Italian (1.1%), Vietnamese (0.96%)
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 1122 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lloyd Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1180
- Malvern Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1163
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1158
- Malvern Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1114
- The Currajong SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1089
- De La Salle College - Holy Eucharist CampusCombined · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Solway Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1161
- Murrumbeena Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1161
- Caulfield Grammar School - Malvern CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
- Glen Iris Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1174
- Carnegie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1146
- Korowa Anglican Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1183
- Sacre CoeurCombined · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1171
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1098
- St Michael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1139
- Ashburton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1155
- St Roch's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1166
- Glen Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1151
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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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
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Frequently asked questions about Malvern East
Is Malvern East safe?
Malvern East has a residential safety score of 35/100, 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 10,029 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Malvern East?
In Malvern East, the .
How far is Malvern East from Melbourne CBD?
Malvern East is about 11.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Malvern East?
Malvern East has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1141 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Malvern East?
Malvern East has a transport score of 99/100 and 85 bus stops.