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Victoria · Postcode 3002
East Melbourne postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 2 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
East Melbourne at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where East Melbourne ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
East Melbourne vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | East Melbourne | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,345 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $480 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,383 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
East Melbourne is a coastal suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, with postcode 3002. It sits about 2 km from the Melbourne CBD, within the Melbourne local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.9 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, East Melbourne has a population of 4,896 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $2,345, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 12 (0.2% of residents).
Housing in East Melbourne includes a median weekly rent of $480, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,383, with 2,396 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Rental properties account for 54.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Melbourne scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
East Melbourne is part of the Melbourne City statistical area in Victoria.
East Melbourne details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3002 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,896 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,345/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,532/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $480 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,383 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2638/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,396 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8161444 |
| Longitude | 144.9804594 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 2 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Melbourne City |
| Local Government | Melbourne |
| Federal Electorate | Melbourne |
| State Electorate | Melbourne (Northern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 286 (5.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 367 (7.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,930 (39.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,215 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,094 (22.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 377 (7.7%) |
| Asthma | 376 (7.7%) |
| Cancer | 192 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 177 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 115 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 52 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 43 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 452 (19.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,263 (53.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 539 (22.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 115 (4.9%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.