Eaglemont vs Ivanhoe East

Eaglemont (median $2,120,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500).

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Eaglemont and Ivanhoe East side by side

MeasureEaglemontIvanhoe East
Price and market
Median house$2,120,500$2,732,500
Median unit$607,500$873,500
Renting
House rent–$750/wk
Unit rent–$600/wk
Owner occupied78.0%79.0%
Renter occupied20.0%19.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11191126
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1002
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population3,9603,762
Median age4645
Climate
Annual rainfall654 mm654 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.1°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

Eaglemont scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ivanhoe East (1126) sits above Eaglemont (1119).

For buyers
Eaglemont is the lower entry point at $2,120,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Ivanhoe East edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1119).

Eaglemont vs Ivanhoe East: common questions

Is Eaglemont or Ivanhoe East cheaper to buy in?

Eaglemont has the lower median house price at $2,120,500, roughly 22% below Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Eaglemont or Ivanhoe East have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ivanhoe East scores 1126 vs 1119 in Eaglemont. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Eaglemont or Ivanhoe East?

Eaglemont scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.