Murrumbeena

VIC 3163 · Glen Eira

9,996 (2021) → 10,692 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

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

9,996

Population

$1.68M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Murrumbeena is a moderate growth suburb in Glen Eira, VIC 3163, about 13km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.68M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Murrumbeena has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.

13.2 km

To Melbourne CBD

7.5 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

600 m

To nearest station

Demographics

9,996

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$2,057

vs NSW median+11.2%

Bachelor degree or higher66.4%

Born in Australia63.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,859 / 1,176 / 1,035

Top countries of birth: India (5.83%), China (3.99%), Greece (2.23%), England (2.11%), New Zealand (1.54%)

Top languages: Mandarin (5.4%), Greek (5.37%), Russian (1.4%), Cantonese (1.27%), Gujarati (1.24%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.68M+14.8%

Median house (2024)

$590K-21.2%

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

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling460/100k

—

Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft380/100k

Domestic assault210/100k

Robbery30/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 445 (all categories, latest year)4,452 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

297

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1120 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Murrumbeena Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1158
St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1140

Nearby (within 10km)

Oakleigh GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1081
Hughesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1151
De La Salle College - Holy Eucharist CampusCombined · Catholic · 1.4km
Carnegie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1144
Sacred Heart Girls' CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1093
Oakleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1120
Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1124
McKinnon Secondary College - East CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8km
Mckinnon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1159
Malvern Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1108
Glen Huntly Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1150
Noble Park English Language School-Stonnington Glen Eira CampusPrimary · Government · 2.1km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Metro

51Bus

CBD commute (est.)34 min (metro)

Nearest train stationHughesdale Railway (600 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

240 in suburbSupermarkets

15214 in suburbCafes/Rest.

346 in suburbParks

204 in suburbPlaygrounds

16143 in suburbPools

354 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

346 in suburbGPs

202 in suburbPharmacies

242 in suburbChildcare

30 in suburbLibraries

24746 in suburbSports fields

5Vets

Nearest beachElwood Beach (7.7 km)

Nearest hospitalHolmesglen Private Hospital (4.7 km)

Nearest vet1.5 km

Nearest airportMelbourne (32.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.70%

Projected population 204112,147

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Glen Eira

Carnegie$1.83M100transport Bentleigh East$1.57M77transport Glen Huntly$1.08M99transport Ormond$1.83M99transport Caulfield EastData not available100transport McKinnonData not available99transport

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Frequently asked questions about Murrumbeena

Is Murrumbeena safe?

Murrumbeena has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 4,452 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Murrumbeena?

In Murrumbeena, the .

How far is Murrumbeena from Melbourne CBD?

Murrumbeena is about 13.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 34 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Murrumbeena?

Murrumbeena has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1149 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Murrumbeena?

Murrumbeena has a transport score of 99/100 and 51 bus stops.