Suburb Profile - Eltham VIC
Located around 20 kilometres east of the city, and Eltham is home to an energetic community and a vast array of restaurants, cafes and family & sporting activities.
If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy a little bit of the good life, Eltham's parks, gardens and leafy streets will suit any type of mood you have during the day.
Eltham has established itself with a focus on quality services and amenities, building a community that is engaged with the local environment and a welcome change to hard-edged inner-city life.
People
The average age in Eltham is around 42 years. It's an older population to most parts on metropolitan Melbourne. The largest age group in Eltham was 45–49 year olds, as per the Consensus Report 2021.
Lifestyle
Eltham is known for being a family-oriented area, with good schools, parks, and a safe environment. Many residents are long-term locals, which fosters a welcoming and tight-knit community.
Homes
Housing ranges from Edwardian and Victorian homes. In recent years there have been an introduction of modern apartments and townhouses. The area's residential streets are often tree-lined and picturesque.
When it comes to education, primary through to tertiary, there’s a learning institution to meet your or your family’s needs. And with myriad transport options, schools and universities further afield are just as convenient.
Primary and Secondary Schools in Eltham
Eltham High School
Eltham High School is a secondary school. The school has 'free dress' policy and is the only non-uniform secondary school in the Eltham area. Eltham High School's music program, has won numerous award
Eltham Primary School
In July 1855 David and Catherine Clark, a brother and sister, opened the school. As the population of Eltham grew, so too did the school. In the past 160 years more than 6000 students have completed their schooling at Eltham Primary School.
Eltham East Primary School
Eltham East Primary School is situated on Wurundjeri Country in the heart of Eltham, which is located 22km from Melbourne. To ensure all students have a safe, high quality education a staff of over 50 works interdependently towards achieving the school’s vision.
Properties in suburbs near Eltham
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