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Melbourne CBD - East

VIC

Melbourne CBD - East is a growing suburb in VIC with 14,266 residents.

SA2 code
206041503
State
VIC

Population

14,266

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+15.6%

3yr: +34.2% · 10yr: +29.1%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$375/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,511/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Melbourne CBD - East (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +34.2%5yr: +15.6%10yr: +29.1%Total: +256.9%

Population grew from 3,997 to 14,266 over 24 years, averaging 5.4% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.1%

Almost entirely apartments (89.2%), rental-heavy (71.7% renting), built for families (56% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Apartments 89%
34 townhouses280 apartments

Tenure

Renting 72%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed
1,502 (33.9%)
2 bed
2,477 (55.9%)
3 bed
430 (9.7%)
4 bed
16 (0.4%)
5 bed
4 (0.1%)
6+ bed
3 (0.1%)

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