City of Melbourne
East Melbourne
East Melbourne at a glance
Median house
$2,400,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$610,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,896
Median age 42
About
Welcome to East Melbourne.
East Melbourne is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,400,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $610,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$2,400,000
Sales data pending
$610,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
4,896
Median age: 42
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.41%
Based on $2,400,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.09%
Based on $610,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202645%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,896
Median age
42
Family households
50%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,067
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Melbourne.
Local schools for East Melbourne
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Collingwood English Language School
Richmond West Primary School
Collingwood College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Melbourne.
- What is the median house price in East Melbourne?
- The median house price in East Melbourne, VIC 3002 is $2,400,000. The median unit price is $610,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the East Melbourne postcode?
- East Melbourne is in the 3002 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melbourne region.
- What is the average rent in East Melbourne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in East Melbourne?
- There are 20 schools serving East Melbourne on this page, including Collingwood English Language School, Ozford College, Richmond West Primary School.
- How walkable is East Melbourne?
- East Melbourne has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Melbourne?
- East Melbourne is close to Richmond North, Melbourne, North Pole, Melbourne, Richmond.
- What is the population of East Melbourne?
- East Melbourne has approximately 4,896 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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