Eltham at a glance
Median house
$1,263,500
Median unit
$840,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
28.4k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Eltham.
The postcode for Eltham is 3095 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Eltham is $1,263,500.
Eltham (3095) sits in the Banyule region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,263,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Eltham has roughly 28,373 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Eltham scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eltham's population at 28,373, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
28,373
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,263,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $840,000, roughly 34% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $253,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,263,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $840,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,263,500
$840,000
28,373
Median age: 43
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.68% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,263,500 price tag). Units yield 3.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.68%
Based on $1,263,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.10%
Based on $840,000 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–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
685
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
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eltham.
Local schools for Eltham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Eltham East Primary School
Eltham Primary School
Eltham High School
© 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 Eltham.
- What is the median house price in Eltham?
- The median house price in Eltham, VIC 3095 is $1,263,500. The median unit price is $840,000.
- What is the Eltham postcode?
- Eltham is in the 3095 postcode, in VIC, in the Banyule City Council region.
- Where is Eltham?
- Eltham is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3095. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Banyule City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eltham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Eltham?
- There are 20 schools serving Eltham on this page, including Eltham East Primary School, Our Lady Help of Christians School, Catholic Ladies' College Ltd.
- How walkable is Eltham?
- Eltham has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eltham?
- Eltham is close to Research, Eltham North, Montmorency, Saint Helena, St Helena.
- What is the population of Eltham?
- The population of Eltham is approximately 28,373 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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