East Melbourne
VIC 3002 • Greater Melbourne
About East Melbourne
East Melbourne is one of Melbourne's most prestigious inner-city suburbs, located just 2 kilometres east of the CBD. With a population of around 4,900, it's bounded by Spring Street, Victoria Parade, Punt Road, and the Yarra River parklands. The suburb is home to significant government, health, and religious institutions including the Parliament of Victoria, St Patrick's Cathedral, and several major hospitals.
Life in East Melbourne combines historic elegance with urban convenience. The suburb features beautiful Victorian-era terrace houses, tree-lined streets, and the famous Fitzroy Gardens. Residents enjoy proximity to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Yarra Park, excellent dining in nearby Richmond and Fitzroy, and outstanding public transport connections. The area attracts affluent professionals, medical specialists, and those who appreciate heritage architecture and a quiet inner-city lifestyle surrounded by Melbourne's finest attractions.
East Melbourne falls under postcode 3002 and is governed by Melbourne Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Melbourne (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Tram 48, 75 — Docklands/CBD Loop 10 min
- Tram 86 — Bundoora/Docklands 15 min
Commute to Melbourne
🛣️ Exceptional connectivity; walking distance to CBD; multiple tram routes
Almost everything accessible on foot; CBD, parks, trams, trains all nearby
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 217
- 2. New Zealand 144
- 3. China 97
- 4. United States 67
- 5. Malaysia 63
- 6. Italy 45
- 7. Ireland 40
- 8. Hong Kong 34
- 9. Philippines 34
- 10. India 32
- 11. South Africa 32
- 12. Scotland 28
- 13. Vietnam 27
- 14. Greece 26
- 15. Singapore 25
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)