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Preston - East
VICPreston - East is a growing suburb in VIC with 23,403 residents.
- SA2 code
- 209021428
- State
- VIC
Population
23,403
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+7.6%
3yr: +11.2% · 10yr: +13.6%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$391/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,787/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Preston - East (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +11.2%5yr: +7.6%10yr: +13.6%Total: +40.1%
Population grew from 16,709 to 23,403 over 24 years, averaging 1.4% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 5.6%Predominantly detached houses (56.3%), mixed tenure (56% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Houses 56%
Townhouses 22%
Apartments 21%
4,624 houses1,836 townhouses1,753 apartments
Tenure
Owned 25%
Mortgage 31%
Renting 45%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
925 (11.0%)
2 bed
3,214 (38.1%)
3 bed
3,149 (37.4%)
4 bed
928 (11.0%)
5 bed
175 (2.1%)
6+ bed
39 (0.5%)