The brief
What to know about East Melbourne.
The postcode for East Melbourne is 3002 (SA).
East Melbourne (3002) sits in the South Australia region of South Australia.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
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Median age
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Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
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Weekly rent (unit)
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Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in East Melbourne.
Frequently asked
About East Melbourne.
- What is the East Melbourne postcode?
- East Melbourne is in the 3002 postcode, in SA, in the South Australia region.
- Where is East Melbourne?
- East Melbourne is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 3002, in the South Australia region.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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