Malvern East

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House Median
This Suburb $2,437,500
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $541,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 10,518
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 11.3%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 6
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Malvern East 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
$2.4M
House Growth
+49% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$541K
Unit Growth
+0% 2014-2024
3BR House
$961/week
2BR House
$770/week
3BR Unit
$955/week
2BR Unit
$670/week

Malvern East Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 10,518 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
2,345
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 214 9.1%

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

B - Property Crime 1,950 83.2%

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

C - Drug Offences 39 1.7%

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

D - Public Order 42 1.8%

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

E - Justice Procedures 100 4.3%

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

Malvern East Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

22,296
Total Population
2,887
People/km² Density
11.3%
Chinese Population
Above Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
6,750 people
30.3%
2
Aust
5,812 people
26.1%
3
Irish
2,651 people
11.9%
4
Chinese
2,516 people
11.3%
5
Scottish
2,132 people
9.6%

Transport

12.9 km
Distance to CBD
18 mins
Drive to CBD
47 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 About Malvern East

MALVERN EAST sits in Inner Melbourne with a population of 22,296 and a density of 2,887 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows strong performance, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $2.4M, representing a substantial 49% increase over 10 years. Units are more accessible at a median price of $0.5M.

Education: Families have access to quality education options, including the highly regarded Korowa Anglican Girls' School, which achieved a #26 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: The area experiences a crime rate of 10,518 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.54 times the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating a slightly above average crime rate according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).

Demographics: The suburb features a diverse community, with Chinese residents making up 11.30% of the population (approximately 2,519 people), representing a moderate Chinese presence in the area.

Transport: Commuters enjoy convenient access to the city, with the CBD located approximately 12.9km away (18 minutes by car). The suburb is well-connected via train station on the Glen Waverley line.