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House Median
This Suburb $2,500,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $625,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 6,818
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 6.4%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Malvern 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
$2.5M
House Growth
+70% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$625K
Unit Growth
+0% 2014-2024
3BR House
$961/week
2BR House
$770/week
3BR Unit
$955/week
2BR Unit
$670/week

Malvern Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 6,818 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
677
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 59 8.7%

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

B - Property Crime 557 82.3%

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

C - Drug Offences 9 1.3%

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

D - Public Order 22 3.2%

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

E - Justice Procedures 29 4.3%

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

F - Other Offences 1 0.1%

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

Malvern Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

9,929
Total Population
3,393
People/km² Density
6.4%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
3,636 people
36.6%
2
Aust
2,830 people
28.5%
3
Irish
1,353 people
13.6%
4
Scottish
1,227 people
12.4%
5
Chinese
633 people
6.4%

Transport

9.6 km
Distance to CBD
15 mins
Drive to CBD
37 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 About Malvern

MALVERN is situated in Inner Melbourne, home to 9,929 residents across a compact area that creates a population density of 3,393 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market reflects Malvern's desirability, with Data Vic Q2 2025 showing a median house price of $2.5M, representing a substantial 70% increase over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $0.6M.

Education: Educational opportunities include quality private schooling, with De La Salle College achieving a ranking of #78 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) show Malvern maintains a crime rate of 6,818 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 1.00x the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating safety levels closely aligned with state norms.

Demographics: The suburb hosts a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 6.40% of the population (approximately 635 people), reflecting proportions close to the Victorian average.

Transport: Malvern offers excellent connectivity, positioned approximately 9.6km from the CBD with a 15-minute drive time, and served by a train station on the Glen Waverley line for convenient public transport access.