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East Melbourne
VICEast Melbourne is a declining suburb in VIC with 5,245 residents.
- SA2 code
- 206041119
- State
- VIC
Population
5,245
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
-2.6%
3yr: +7.9% · 10yr: -3.1%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$480/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,345/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — East Melbourne (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +7.9%5yr: -2.6%10yr: -3.1%Total: +40.6%
Population grew from 3,731 to 5,245 over 24 years, averaging 1.4% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.2%Predominantly apartments (65.3%), rental-heavy (54.1% renting), built for families (43% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Townhouses 30%
Apartments 65%
77 houses538 townhouses1,158 apartments
Tenure
Owned 28%
Mortgage 18%
Renting 54%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
609 (26.2%)
2 bed
1,003 (43.1%)
3 bed
539 (23.2%)
4 bed
143 (6.1%)
5 bed
16 (0.7%)
6+ bed
17 (0.7%)