Cremorne

VIC 3121 • Greater Melbourne

2,158
Population (2021)
$81,848
Median Income
0.68 km²
Area
$550/wk
Median Rent
Inner CityWalkablePublic TransportMixed-UseLifestyle

About Cremorne

Cremorne is a compact inner-city Melbourne suburb about 2-3 km south-east of the CBD in the City of Yarra. The 2021 Census population is 2,158, with a dense mixed-use profile combining residential pockets, offices and legacy industrial buildings. Historically part of Richmond, it has become a high-demand inner-urban precinct with significant creative and technology-sector activity. The suburb's character is urban, walkable and highly connected.

Lifestyle in Cremorne centres on cafés, small bars, converted warehouse spaces and immediate access to Richmond's major sporting and entertainment zones. Residents are close to jobs, universities and transport hubs, making low-car living practical for many households. Multiple rail, tram and bus options provide fast access to the CBD and surrounding inner suburbs. Cremorne appeals to professionals, students and city-focused residents seeking convenience and vibrancy.

Cremorne falls under postcode 3121 and is governed by Yarra Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3121
Urban Area
Yarra
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83°, 144.99°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
0.68 km²
Elevation
13m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

East Richmond Station
0.6 km
8 min
Richmond Station
1 km
12 min
South Yarra Station
1.4 km
17 min
Burnley Station
1.3 km
16 min

Bus Services

  • 246 and inner-city bus routes — South Yarra / Clifton Hill / inner corridors 15-40 min
  • Tram routes nearby — CBD, Docklands, St Kilda Road 10-35 min
  • Event and peak services — Melbourne sports and activity precincts 10-30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
3 km
By Train
5-12 min
By Bus
15-30 min
By Car (Peak)
15-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-18 min

🛣️ Cremorne has excellent multimodal access; many CBD trips are also feasible by cycling or walking.

Walkability Walker's Paradise

Most daily errands, dining, work and transit options are within short walking distance across the precinct.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$550
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,300
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
32 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,018
Census 2021
2,158
6.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$70,408
Income 2021
$81,848
16.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

⚖️ Compare Cremorne With

🏘️Richmond
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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,530
Born Overseas 545

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 112
  • 2. New Zealand 93
  • 3. United States 24
  • 4. Greece 22
  • 5. China 20
  • 6. Ireland 20
  • 7. France 16
  • 8. Scotland 14
  • 9. Vietnam 14
  • 10. India 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 813
Australian 658
Irish 359
Scottish 282
Italian 123
German 97
Chinese 81
Greek 60
Dutch 41
New Zealander 36

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,054
Both parents born in Australia
697
Both parents born overseas
325
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
63.3%
Christianity
27.7%
Buddhism
1.3%
Islam
0.7%
Judaism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
62 (2.9%)
5-14 years
107 (5.0%)
15-19 years
55 (2.5%)
20-24 years
181 (8.4%)
25-34 years
812 (37.6%)
35-44 years
373 (17.3%)
45-54 years
237 (11.0%)
55-64 years
187 (8.7%)
65-74 years
88 (4.1%)
75-84 years
42 (1.9%)
85+ years
11 (0.5%)

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