Eaglemont
The 3,960 residents occupy just 2.21 square kilometres, yet 63.2% hold university qualifications, 33.1 percentage points above the national figure. Compared with nearby Ivanhoe and Heidelberg, Eaglemont has a more established, low-turnover feel, reflected in its 82.9% resident retention rate. Household income sits at the 96.5th percentile, supporting high housing values, while a median age of 46 is 6 years above the national comparison.
Population
3,960
Median Age
46.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,866/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Median House
$2.6M
October to December 2025
Eaglemont suits buyers seeking established detached housing who can manage a premium entry point. Separate houses account for 78.5% of dwellings, and 45.0% have 4 or more bedrooms, supporting family demand. Mortgage costs are listed at $3,073 monthly, while mortgage repayments equal 24.8% of household income, below a typical stress threshold. The 96.5th income percentile is higher than the national household profile, but buyers still need substantial equity.
For Buyers
Eaglemont suits buyers seeking established detached housing who can manage a premium entry point. Separate houses account for 78.5% of dwellings, and 45.0% have 4 or more bedrooms, supporting family demand. Mortgage costs are listed at $3,073 monthly, while mortgage repayments equal 24.8% of household income, below a typical stress threshold. The 96.5th income percentile is higher than the national household profile, but buyers still need substantial equity.
For Investors
Eaglemont presents an income-strong but tightly priced investment case. Weekly rent is $453, with renters making up 20.0% of households and vacancy at 9.5%, a relatively high level that may reduce short-term leasing pressure compared with tighter rental markets. Only 2 development applications were recorded across the latest 12 months, limiting evidence of a large new supply wave. Household income ranks at the 96.5th percentile, higher than the national profile, which can support tenant quality and price resilience. Overseas migration is the primary forecast growth driver.
Development Activity
Total DAs
10
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Eaglemont has an older and more highly educated profile than Australia overall. The median age is 46, which is 6 years above the national comparison, while university attainment reaches 63.2%, or 33.1 percentage points above the national figure. English, Italian, Irish and Scottish ancestry are prominent, with counts of 1,179, 728, 503 and 429 respectively. Overseas-born residents account for 22.6%, only 1.0 percentage point above the national comparison, so the suburb is more Anglo-leaning than many inner and middle-ring alternatives. Couples with children represent 49.7% of families, while couples without children account for 40.9%. The average household size is 2.7, just 0.2 above the national comparison, and 82.9% of residents stayed at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
78.5%
Houses
5.7%
Townhouse
15.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is dominated by substantial, established dwellings rather than compact apartments. Separate houses represent 78.5% of stock, apartments 15.7% and semi-detached homes 5.7%; 45.0% of dwellings contain 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 34.2% containing 3 bedrooms. Outright ownership is high at 49.2%, versus 29.2% with a mortgage and 20.0% renting. Mortgage repayments consume 24.8% of household income, while rent consumes 15.8%, both below common stress benchmarks. Compared with nearby Ivanhoe and Heidelberg, Eaglemont's housing profile is notably premium and detached-oriented.
Mortgage / mo
$3,073
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$453
Census 2021
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,153
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.5%
Unoccupied
149
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.7%
Couples with children
40.9%
Couples, no children
8.8%
Single parent
1,138
Total families
Economy & Employment
Eaglemont's economic base is professional and service-led. Healthcare is the largest industry at 20.7%, employing 325 people, followed by Professional and Technical Services at 17.4% with 273, Education at 11.9% with 186, Construction at 7.8% with 122, and Finance at 7.0% with 110. Professionals number 822 and managers 418, reinforcing the suburb's high-income employment pattern. Labour-force participation is 65.0%, unemployment is 3.7%, and 58.8% of employed residents work full-time. The SEIFA education and occupation, economic resources, disadvantage, and advantage measures all sit in decile 10, placing Eaglemont in the top decile rather than an average suburban position. A 19.7% volunteering rate and 127 residents requiring assistance add social depth to the affluent profile.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
2,175
Unemployed
81
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.8%
Part-time
36.0%
Participation
65.0%
Employed
2,094
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
63.2%
Postgraduate
19.4%
Born Overseas
22.6%
Dwellings
1,417
Transport to Work
Eaglemont offers a low-density, high-resource setting, with 1,794 residents per square kilometre and an IRSAD score in SEIFA decile 10. Daily travel is still car-oriented: 42.8% commute as car drivers, compared with 3.5% using public transport and 4.6% walking or cycling. However, 45.4% work from home, which can reduce commuting frequency and make the established residential environment more practical for professional households. Recorded crime totalled 179 incidents, including 145 property and deception offences and 20 crimes against the person, producing a rate of 45.2 per 1,000 residents. Families should check school enrolment zones against the exact address and compare travel options, as local access depends on the property's position. The top-decile SEIFA result is above the national socioeconomic profile, but the premium housing market may limit accessibility for younger households.
Drive
42.8%
Public Transport
3.5%
Walk / Cycle
4.6%
Work from Home
45.4%
Population Forecast
+0.07%/yr
(+6 people/yr)
EstablishedEaglemont is following a slow, established growth path rather than a rapid expansion cycle. The forecast annual trend is just 0.07%, while population change across the wider area is 0.7% over 10 years. The trajectory is labelled Aging, supported by a 5.8 percentage point increase in the senior share and a 3.0 point decline in the young share. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, although the overall pattern is more established than expansion-led. Gentrification is not the current theme: the forecast gentrification score is 10 and the stage is Not gentrifying. Housing affordability improved from 42.5 in 2011 to 38.6 in 2021, while real income growth reached 15.1%. The suburb also recovered from a 4.2% COVID-era dip, with a 3.5% recovery measure.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+88
Net Internal / yr
-12
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
COVID recovered (-4% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
179
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
45.2
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Eaglemont compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Eaglemont?
School choices should be checked against the exact property address, enrolment zone and current provider listings before buying. Travel planning is also important because 42.8% of residents commute by car, while only 3.5% use public transport. Compare school routes, transport options and after-school logistics for each address.
Is Eaglemont safe?
Recorded crime was 179 incidents, equal to 45.2 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 145 incidents, while crimes against the person accounted for 20. Review recent local incidents and street-level conditions before making a decision, particularly if comparing Eaglemont with nearby suburbs.
How is Eaglemont's population changing?
Eaglemont has 3,960 residents and a slow-growth outlook. The forecast annual trend is 0.07%, with population change across the wider area at 0.7% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 5.8 percentage points, the young share fell 3.0 points, and overseas migration is the primary growth driver.
What is the housing mix in Eaglemont?
Eaglemont is detached-house dominant, with 78.5% of dwellings separate houses, 15.7% apartments and 5.7% semi-detached homes. Properties with 4 or more bedrooms account for 45.0%, while 3-bedroom homes account for 34.2%. This is a more spacious profile than a typical apartment-led inner suburb.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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