Eltham Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Eltham, VIC 3095 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2025
Median House Price
$1,263,500
2025 data
Gross Rental Yield
2.6%
Weekly Rent
$640
Renter Demand
22%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
Low — tight market
Population
18,847
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3095
Median house price $1,263,500
Median unit price $840,000
Weekly rent (median) $640/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 2.6% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 22.0%
Vacancy rate 0.64%
Population 18,847
Median household income $124,332/yr
Owner-occupied 78.0%
Median age 43 yrs
Total dwellings 3,561

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 50

Eltham shows around-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.6%) — tight rental market
ℹ️ Low renter proportion (22%) — owner-occupier suburb
🔵 Moderate reported crime (50 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: VIC_DTPLI_Quarterly. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 5
Primary 3
Secondary 2
Schools in Eltham
Eltham East Primary School Primary · Government
Eltham Primary School Primary · Government
Our Lady Help of Christians School Primary · Catholic
Catholic Ladies' College Ltd Secondary · Catholic
Eltham High School Secondary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Eltham's 2.6% gross rental yield is in line with the VIC median of 2.5%, across 753 VIC suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in VIC by price range, ranked by yield:

Port Melbourne, VIC
4.5% yield
$917,500
Carlton North, VIC
4.4% yield
$890,500
Port Melbourne, VIC
4.2% yield
$995,000
Doncaster East, VIC
4.1% yield
$894,500
Bentleigh, VIC
4.0% yield
$900,000
Mornington, VIC
4.0% yield
$894,000

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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $1,263,500
Deposit (20%) $252,700
Loan (80% LVR) $1,010,800
Weekly rent $640/wk
Annual rent income $33,280/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eltham a good suburb to invest in?

Eltham has an average renter proportion and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Eltham?

The median house price in Eltham is approximately $1,263,500 based on 2025 public data.

What is the rental yield in Eltham?

The indicative gross rental yield in Eltham is 2.6%, based on a median weekly rent of $640 against a median price of $1,263,500. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Eltham compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Eltham against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Eltham a safe suburb?

Eltham shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 50 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Eltham?

Eltham has 5 known schools, including Eltham East Primary School, Eltham Primary School, Our Lady Help of Christians School, Catholic Ladies' College Ltd. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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