Murrumbeena
VIC 3163 · Glen Eira
9,996 (2021) → 10,692 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
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 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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.