Eltham vs Eltham North
Eltham (median $1,263,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Eltham North ($1,331,000).
Buying in Eltham or Eltham North?
Selling in Eltham? The free selling guide
Eltham and Eltham North side by side
| Measure | Eltham | Eltham North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,263,500 | $1,331,000 |
| Median unit | $840,000 | $362,160 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1106 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 6,830 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 679 mm | 679 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°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
Eltham 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 Eltham (1106) sits above Eltham North (1099).
- For buyers
- Eltham is the lower entry point at $1,263,500 median, 5% 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
- Eltham edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1099).
Eltham vs Eltham North: common questions
Is Eltham or Eltham North cheaper to buy in?
Eltham has the lower median house price at $1,263,500, roughly 5% below Eltham North ($1,331,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eltham or Eltham North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eltham scores 1106 vs 1099 in Eltham North. 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, Eltham or Eltham North?
Eltham 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Eltham with
Choosing between Eltham and Eltham North?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.