Eltham

VIC 3095 · Northern Suburbs

Established Melbourne suburb with great schools, parks & transport.

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Overall Livability
5.9 /10
Fair
$1.19M
Median House
$440/wk
Weekly Rent
18,847
Population
-5.2%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Eltham, VIC

3095

The postcode for Eltham is 3095. Eltham is a suburb in Northern Suburbs, VIC, Australia, with a population of 18,847 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 3095

About Eltham

Established Melbourne suburb with great schools, parks & transport.

Eltham is a well-established suburban favourite in Melbourne, offering excellent schools, local shopping strips, parklands and strong transport links to the CBD. A top choice for families seeking space without sacrificing convenience.

family-friendly schools parks suburban community shopping transport

Great for

  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Affordability
  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Professionals · Singles · Students · Retirees

Livability

How Eltham scores across the categories that matter most.

5.9 /10
Fair overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Public Transport
5.6
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
2.4
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

12
parks
15
cafes
20
restaurants
5
bars
5
schools

Property Market

$1.19M
Median House
$780k
Median Unit
$440/wk
Median Rent
-5.2%
1 Year Growth
+26.3%
5 Year Growth

Median sale prices & growth from the Valuer-General Victoria (Victorian Property Sales Report). Medians reflect recorded sales and may lag the current market.

Safety in Eltham

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
20 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 18,847
Median Age 43 years
Families 82.8%
Owner Occupiers 86.2%
Renters 11.9%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
5
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
7
Students
7

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Schools in Eltham

5 nearby

School details (ICSEA, enrolments, sector) from ACARA — School Profile & School Location 2025. ICSEA is a measure of socio-educational advantage; the star rating shown is derived from the ICSEA percentile.

Getting around Eltham

5.6/10 transport score
1 train stop 51 bus/coach stops

Lines serving Eltham

Train
Hurstbridge
Bus
293 513 514 578 579 580 582 901 902

52 stops in Eltham

Train 1
  • Eltham Station
Bus 51
  • Adam Cres/Sherbourne Rd
  • Alan Marshall Reserve/Main Rd
  • Alistair Knox Park/Main Rd
  • Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd
  • Bayfield Dr/Main Rd
  • Bayfield Dr/Main Rd
  • Beard St/Main Rd
  • Coleman Cres/Main Rd
  • Coleman Cres/Main Rd
  • Dalton St/Main Rd
  • Eltham High School/Ely St
  • Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd
  • Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd
  • Eurabbie Ct/Beard St
  • Fairdale Ct/Wycliffe Cres
  • Falkiner St/Main Rd
  • Frank St/Beard St
  • Hartland Way/Wycliffe Cres
  • Library Pl/Main Rd
  • Livingstone Rd/Beard St
  • Main Rd/Bridge St
  • Main Rd/Bridge St
  • Marlow Pl/Wycliffe Cres
  • Metery Rd/Mt Pleasant Rd
  • Mt Pleasant Rd/Eucalyptus Rd
  • Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd
  • Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd
  • Nyora Rd/Eucalyptus Rd
  • Park Rd/Beard St
  • Park West Rd/Main Rd
  • Parsons Rd/Main Rd
  • Pitt St/Main Rd
  • Railway Rd/Main Rd
  • Research Park/Main Rd
  • Rockliffe St/Mt Pleasant Rd
  • Rondu Pl/Wycliffe Cres
  • Stephen St/Sherbourne Rd
  • Streamline Swim School/Main Rd
  • Susan St/Bridge St
  • Susan St/Bridge St
  • Sweeneys Lane/Mt Pleasant Rd
  • Wattletree Rd/Main Rd
  • Woodridge Linear Park Walkway/Eucalyptus Rd
  • Wycliffe Cres/Eucalyptus Rd

Public transport data from Public Transport Victoria (PTV) via DataVic (Victorian Government open data, CC BY 4.0). Route lines show the network passing through the suburb, not timetables. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Eltham?

Eltham is in postcode 3095, in VIC, Australia.

Where is Eltham?

Eltham is a suburb in VIC, within the Northern Suburbs local government area, Australia.

Is Eltham a good place to live?

Eltham has an overall livability score of 5.9 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.