Malvern East

VIC 3145 • Greater Melbourne

22,296
Population (2021)
$55,120
Median Income
7.72 km²
Area
48m
Elevation
Leafy SuburbFamily-OrientedEstablishedInner Southeast

About Malvern East

Malvern East is an established residential suburb of 22,300 in Stonnington, located 11 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The Glen Waverley line serves Darling and East Malvern stations, while the suburb features leafy streets and quality family homes. The community has an established, comfortable character with good schools and pleasant parks.

Central Park provides significant green space, while local shopping at Waverley Road serves daily needs. The suburb is quieter than neighbouring Malvern but shares its desirable character. Malvern East attracts established families seeking quality homes in the inner southeast, valuing good schools, leafy streets, and genuine neighbourhood character without the intensity of busier shopping precincts.

Malvern East falls under postcode 3145 and is governed by Stonnington Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Malvern (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3145
Urban Area
Glen Eira
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.88°, 145.06°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
7.72 km²
Elevation
48m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$421
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,944
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
21,707
Census 2021
22,296
2.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,080
Income 2021
$55,120
34.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 15,048
Born Overseas 6,608

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,157
  • 2. India 730
  • 3. England 560
  • 4. Greece 398
  • 5. Malaysia 296
  • 6. New Zealand 264
  • 7. Sri Lanka 214
  • 8. Vietnam 189
  • 9. Italy 169
  • 10. South Africa 157
  • 11. Hong Kong 148
  • 12. United States 137
  • 13. Philippines 125
  • 14. Singapore 109
  • 15. Indonesia 105

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,750
Australian 5,812
Irish 2,651
Chinese 2,516
Scottish 2,132
Greek 1,677
Italian 1,320
Indian 866
German 755
Polish 359

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,872
Both parents born in Australia
8,835
Both parents born overseas
2,815
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.2%
No Religion
40.0%
Hinduism
3.1%
Judaism
2.8%
Buddhism
2.5%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,029 (4.6%)
5-14 years
2,519 (11.3%)
15-19 years
1,399 (6.3%)
20-24 years
1,820 (8.2%)
25-34 years
3,268 (14.7%)
35-44 years
2,815 (12.6%)
45-54 years
3,084 (13.8%)
55-64 years
2,538 (11.4%)
65-74 years
1,965 (8.8%)
75-84 years
1,184 (5.3%)
85+ years
669 (3.0%)

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