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VIC · Nillumbik Council

Eltham North, 3095

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Desirability score

55.5/100
Good

Top 22% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • National parks
  • High desirability
  • Café precinct
What Eltham North is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, National parks, High desirability, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Eltham North is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Nillumbik with everyday amenities close at hand. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
6,830
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$2,770
Dwelling vacancy
3.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
69 of 2,255
Median monthly mortgage
$2,300
Employment rate
67.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
104 / 38 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
132
Against the person
32
Against property
63
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 213 residents
State safety percentile
12.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+29.4%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault7
  • B21 Criminal Damage14
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle10
  • B49 Other Theft13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order20

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,107.5
  • Eltham North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Glen Katherine Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Helena Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

22 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Banks Rd/Wattletree Rd
  • Casuarina Rdge/Wattletree Rd
  • Glen Gully Rd/Wattletree Rd
  • Parry Rd/Ryans Rd
  • Progress Rd/Wattletree Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

104 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a verandah
    3 MILLER CLOSE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, outbuilding, driveway and associated vegetation removal
    70-72 WARRINGAH CRESCENT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    5 MATILDA COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed
    2 PROGRESS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works
    19 ESKDALE COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation to facilitate the construction of a drainage outlet
    20 WATTLETREE ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    6 DALVIDA COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095No permit required
  • Building and works to extend an existing dwelling
    6 MILLER CLOSE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend the existing dwelling
    5 CLAIRE COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp Mahogany) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    9 ESKDALE COURT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a driveway
    90 PROGRESS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) and the pruning of two (2) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    23 RIVERSDALE AVENUE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ext to building (other than dwelling) Development of alterations to an existing dwelling in the Environmental Significance Overlay
    10 CALENDONIA DRIVE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus goniocalyx) in the rear setback and one (1) Long-leaved Box (Eucalyptus goniocalyx) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    8 ANGELA CLOSE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of one dead native tree
    LOWER ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Installation of two business identification signs
    296 RYANS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works and Other Vegetation Removal Development of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    156 WEIDLICH ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a garage
    21 Hillcrest RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos), one (1) Red Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus mannifera) and pruning of one (1) Red Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus mannifera) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    14 BRIXTON AVENUE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works to construct a deck
    32 Heacham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    5 Macdhui AvenueNo permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    20 Macdhui AvenueNo permit required
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Yellow Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) in the rear setback, one (1) Red Box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) and one (1) Swamp Mahogany (Eucalyptus robusta) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    25 WEIDLICH ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a new carport to the front of the dwelling
    42 Acheron CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal
    41 Dunbarton DriveNo permit required
  • Removal of two (2) trees
    11 KELWAY CRESCENT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 1 tree
    12 Nungeroo CourtRefusal issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Removal of 2 trees and pruning of 1 tree
    24-28 LAUREL HILL DRIVE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    90 GLEN PARK ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a deck
    23 ORCHARD AVENUE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a second dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling and associated building and works
    184 SCENIC CRESCENT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Refusal issued by a delegate
  • 3 Lot Subdivision (Spear)
    31 GLEN PARK ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling and removal of native vegetation
    2/112 RYANS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence (screen)
    15 Laurison RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a carport
    54 SCENIC CRESCENT ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, removal of native vegetation, and creation of access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    49-51 WATTLETREE ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a deck
    4 JESSICA'S LANE ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct paling fences
    68 PROGRESS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Lapsed
  • Amendment - Buildings and works to construct a fence
    15 LAURISON ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to construct a deck
    27 BANKS ROAD ELTHAM NORTH 3095Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Parks & reserves

25 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Allendale Road Transmission ReservePark
  • Allison Crescent ReservePark
  • Brixton Avenue ReservePark
  • Burns Court ReservePark
  • Calendonia Drive ReservePark
  • Dalvida ReserveNature reserve
  • Dansey’s PaddockPark
  • Diamond Creek Linear ReservePark
  • Glen Park Road ReservePark
  • Glendale ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Eltham North Maternal and Child Health Centreclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Eltham North Preschoolkindergarten
  • Little Flyerschildcare
  • St Helena PreschoolWallowa Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
55
Parks (OSM)
32

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
55.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 22% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1155th in Australia
State rank
272nd in VIC
Peer rank
#103 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#198 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime7
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime14
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime10
  • B49 Other Theftcrime13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime20
  • Eltham North Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Little Flyerschildcarechildcare
  • St Helena PreschoolchildcareWallowa Roadkindergarten
  • Eltham North Maternal and Child Health Centrehealthclinic
  • Allendale Road Transmission Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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