Eltham North

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House Median
This Suburb $1,331,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime Rate 1,376
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 3.2%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 5
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station Yes

Eltham North Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.3M
House Growth
+83% 2014-2024
Unit Price
No data
Unit Growth
+79% 2014-2024
3BR House
$595/week
2BR House
$550/week
3BR Unit
$660/week
2BR Unit
$575/week

Eltham North Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 1,376 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
94
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 29 30.9%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 51 54.3%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 1 1.1%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 2 2.1%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 11 11.7%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Eltham North Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

6,830
Total Population
1,700
People/km² Density
3.2%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
2,701 people
39.6%
2
Aust
2,358 people
34.5%
3
Irish
862 people
12.6%
4
Scottish
771 people
11.3%
5
Italian
680 people
10.0%

Transport

44.6 km
Distance to CBD
44 mins
Drive to CBD
81 mins
Transit to CBD
Nearby Station
In adjacent suburb

Suburbs Near ELTHAM NORTH

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 5 nearby suburbs

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📍 About Eltham North

ELTHAM NORTH is a Northern Melbourne suburb with a population of 6,830 residents and a density of 1700 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local housing market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.3M, representing substantial growth of 83% over the past 10 years.

Education: Families have access to quality private schooling options, with the nearby Catholic Ladies' College Ltd achieving a strong ranking of #61 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional security, as Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 shows a crime rate of just 1376 per 100,000 people—significantly lower at 0.20x the Victorian average of 6810, making this an extremely safe area.

Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 3.20% of the population, or approximately 218 people, reflecting a smaller but present multicultural presence.

Transport: Located approximately 44.6km from the CBD, the suburb offers a 44-minute drive to the city centre, with train station access available in the neighbouring area for public transport connections.