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ELTHAM埃尔森

Northern Melbourne
中文/EN
House Median
Local$1,263,500
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$840,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate3,714
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local3.3%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local2
Nearby5
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

ELTHAM Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

ELTHAM median house price is $1.26M, with +86% growth over 10 years, 17% above Melbourne median, unit median $840K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1,263,500
House Growth
+86%2014-2024
Unit Price
$840,000
Unit Growth
+58%2014-2024
3BR House
$600/wk
2BR House
$505/wk
3BR Unit
$615/wk
2BR Unit
$510/wk

ELTHAM Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 3,714 per 100k residents, 45% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 3,714 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
700
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

ELTHAM Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 18,847, 3.3% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

18,847
Total Population
1,136
/km² Density
3.3%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
7,633 people
40.5%
2
Aust
6,513 people
34.6%
3
Irish
2,675 people
14.2%
4
Scottish
2,282 people
12.1%
5
Italian
1,551 people
8.2%

Transport

24.8 km
To CBD
37 min
Drive to CBD
55 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Hurstbridge line

ELTHAM Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 9 neighbours
BRIAR HILL
$960KHouse
$831KUnit
DIAMOND CREEK
$1.0MHouse
$750KUnit
ELTHAM NORTH
$1.3MHouse
-Unit
LOWER PLENTY
$1.2MHouse
$684KUnit
MONTMORENCY
$1.1MHouse
$863KUnit
NORTH WARRANDYTE
-House
-Unit
RESEARCH
$1.5MHouse
-Unit
TEMPLESTOWE
$1.6MHouse
$956KUnit
WARRANDYTE
$1.3MHouse
-Unit

Click to view each suburb's detail page

ELTHAM Overview

ELTHAM is situated in Northern Melbourne and home to 18,847 residents with a population density of 1136 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.3M (up 86% over 10 years) and median unit price of $0.8M (up 58% over 10 years).

Education: Educational options include well-performing local schools, with VCAA 2025 VCE results showing Eltham High School ranked #52 among public schools and Catholic Ladies' College Ltd ranked #61 among private schools.

Safety: Residents enjoy excellent safety levels, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 3714 per 100,000—just 0.55x the Victorian average of 6810, making this a very safe area.

Demographics: The suburb features a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents comprising 3.30% of the population (approximately 621 people), representing a smaller Chinese community.

Transport: Eltham offers convenient access to the city, located approximately 24.8km from the CBD (37 minutes by car) and serviced by a train station on the Hurstbridge line.

ELTHAM FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, ELTHAM has a median house price of $1.3M, up 86% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.8M, up 58% over 10 years. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.