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Malvern East

VIC 3145 · Stonnington

22,296 (2021)24,098 est. (2025) · High Growth

97
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

22,296
Population
$2.14M
Median house (2024)
35
Safety score
99
Transport score

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.

11.4 km
To Melbourne CBD
7.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
350 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

22,296
Population
38
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,383
vs NSW median+28.8%
Median taxable income (individual)$66,598/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +12%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3145 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher68.5%
Born in Australia67.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,432 / 1,787 / 1,960

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

$2.14M-2.8%
Median house (2024)
$643K-2.1%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

35
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

224
Break & enter dwelling1,005/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
140
Motor vehicle theft628/100k
49
Domestic assault220/100k
17
Robbery76/100k
89
Non-domestic assault399/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 2,236 (all categories, latest year)10,029 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

97

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

317
Within 10km6 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

99
3Metro
16Light rail
85Bus
CBD commute (est.)31 min (metro)
Nearest train stationEast Malvern Railway (350 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.4% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.8%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
14.4%
Education & Training
10.0%
Retail Trade
9.6%
Financial & Insurance Services
7.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

214 in suburbSupermarkets
14663 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5228 in suburbParks
3015 in suburbPlaygrounds
10428 in suburbPools
274 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
272 in suburbGPs
242 in suburbPharmacies
225 in suburbChildcare
31 in suburbLibraries
31474 in suburbSports fields
62 in suburbVets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
5Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (84/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachElwood Beach (7.3 km)
Nearest hospitalCabrini Hospital (3.3 km)
Nearest vet760 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (30.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

60

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

27
Gyms
18
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
314
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

43

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

52
Parks
1
Nature reserves
123
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

34

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
9
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

57

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

16
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
12
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.76

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

29

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

7
Long Day Care
4
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services13
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 13 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.58

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

6
Services
5
Aged care homes
458
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating3.8 of 5 (4 rated homes)

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

24
Christian2 in suburb
1
Hindu0 in suburb
1
Jewish0 in suburb
Total within 3km27
In this suburb2

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 Growth
Annual growth rate1.96%
Projected population 204129,389
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.