Eumemmerring
More than half of Eumemmerring's 2,285 residents were born overseas, at 56.2%, which is 34.6 percentage points above the national average, making this one of metropolitan Melbourne's most internationally diverse pockets by that measure. The suburb sits in the 26th income percentile nationally, with household income of $1,217 per week, well below the national median. House prices peaked at $750,500 in 2022 and have since pulled back 16.7% to $625,000, creating a gap between past buyers and current market conditions. At just 1.12 square kilometres with a density of 2,040 residents per square kilometre, the suburb is compact and tightly built, with 37.6% of dwellings being semi-detached homes.
Population
2,285
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,217/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
Median House
$625K
Apr-Jun 2024
The median house price in Eumemmerring was $625,000 as of April to June 2024, which is 16.7% below the 2022 peak of $750,500. Over a 14-year period from 2013, prices have risen 77.1% from $353,000, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The housing stock is split between separate houses at 61.3% and semi-detached dwellings at 37.6%, with apartments accounting for just 0.6%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 50.7% of dwellings. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.8%, which sits below the 30% stress threshold. For buyers entering after the 2022 peak, the price correction offers a lower entry point than recent years, though the pullback also means equity gains from prior purchases have partially reversed.
For Buyers
The median house price in Eumemmerring was $625,000 as of April to June 2024, which is 16.7% below the 2022 peak of $750,500. Over a 14-year period from 2013, prices have risen 77.1% from $353,000, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The housing stock is split between separate houses at 61.3% and semi-detached dwellings at 37.6%, with apartments accounting for just 0.6%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 50.7% of dwellings. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.8%, which sits below the 30% stress threshold. For buyers entering after the 2022 peak, the price correction offers a lower entry point than recent years, though the pullback also means equity gains from prior purchases have partially reversed.
For Investors
Eumemmerring has a renter share of 41.0%, well above the national average, and weekly rents of $323. The vacancy rate stands at 5.7%, which is elevated compared to typical Melbourne suburban markets, suggesting some softness in rental demand. There were 6 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including at least one 3-lot subdivision, indicating modest but active development interest. The rent-to-income ratio is 26.5%, below the 30% stress level, which means tenants are not under severe affordability pressure. With house prices at $625,000 and weekly rents of $323, gross yield sits around 2.7%, which is modest. The high overseas-born population of 56.2% historically correlates with sustained rental demand, as new migrants commonly rent before purchasing.
Development Activity
Total DAs
14
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Eumemmerring's overseas-born population of 56.2% is 34.6 percentage points above the national figure, one of the clearest signals of this suburb's character. The median age of 35 is 5 years below the national median, reflecting a younger-skewing resident base. University qualifications are held by 28.4% of residents, which is 1.7 percentage points below the national average, consistent with a working-class and trade-oriented population. Ancestry is highly varied: English is the second most common background at 335 residents, followed by Indian (110) and Chinese (109). Languages spoken at home include Serbian, Sinhala, Samoan, Arabic and Mandarin. Islam is the second largest religion with 578 adherents after Christianity at 783, followed by Buddhism at 118, reflecting the suburb's multicultural composition.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
61.3%
Houses
37.6%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Eumemmerring is split between renters at 41.0%, mortgage holders at 33.8%, and outright owners at 25.2%. Renters outnumber outright owners by a substantial margin, unlike many established Melbourne suburbs where the balance is closer. The stock is predominantly three-bedroom homes at 50.7%, with two-bedroom dwellings at 26.8% and four-plus bedrooms at 15.3%. Separate houses account for 61.3% and semi-detached for 37.6%, while apartments are negligible at 0.6%. The median house price has moved from $645,000 in October to December 2023, up to $670,000 in January to March 2024, then back to $625,000 in April to June 2024, showing recent volatility. Mortgage repayments average $1,517 per month against household income of $1,217 per week, yielding a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.8%, below stress thresholds.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$323
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$597
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.7%
Unoccupied
51
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.9%
Couples, no children
1,749
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 18.6% of workers (96 people), followed by Construction at 11.0% (57), Manufacturing at 10.9% (56), Education at 10.7% (55) and Retail at 9.9% (51). By occupation, Labourers form the largest group at 145, ahead of Professionals at 125, Community and Personal Services at 101 and Machinery Operators and Drivers at 100. This occupational mix is weighted toward trade and manual roles compared to professional roles, consistent with household income sitting at the 26th percentile nationally. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is higher than the national average, and the participation rate is 48.3%, indicating a large share of residents not actively in the labour force. Full-time employment among those working is 65.5%, which is reasonable, but 752 residents are recorded as not in the labour force.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.5%
Part-time
24.8%
Participation
48.3%
Employed
806
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.4%
Postgraduate
5.8%
Born Overseas
56.2%
Dwellings
845
Transport to Work
Car dependency in Eumemmerring is very high: 89.6% of residents drive to work, compared to just 3.1% using public transport and 1.4% walking or cycling. This positions the suburb as below average for transit access relative to Melbourne's inner and middle rings. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas. The crime rate is 133.5 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, driven primarily by property and deception offences at 196 of the 305 total incidents recorded. Housing stress indicators are manageable: rent-to-income at 26.5% and mortgage-to-income at 28.8% both sit below the 30% stress threshold. About 9.4% of residents (199 people) need assistance with daily activities, slightly above the national average.
Drive
89.6%
Public Transport
3.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
305
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
133.5
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 Eumemmerring compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eumemmerring a good suburb to live in?
Eumemmerring suits buyers seeking affordable Melbourne entry with a median house price of $625,000, below the broader metropolitan median. Housing stress indicators are below the 30% stress threshold, with mortgage-to-income at 28.8% and rent-to-income at 26.5%. The main practical limitation is high car dependency at 89.6%, with only 3.1% of residents using public transport.
What is the median house price in Eumemmerring?
The median house price was $625,000 in April to June 2024, down 16.7% from the 2022 peak of $750,500. Since 2013, prices have risen 77.1% from $353,000, a compound annual growth rate of 4.2% over 14 years. Weekly rent averages $323 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517.
What schools are in Eumemmerring?
No schools are recorded within the Eumemmerring suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in adjacent suburbs. The suburb has a population of 2,285 across just 1.12 square kilometres, and 28.4% of residents hold university qualifications.
Is Eumemmerring safe?
Eumemmerring recorded 305 crimes in the most recent period, a rate of 133.5 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 196 incidents, followed by crimes against the person at 53. This rate is higher than lower-crime Melbourne suburbs and is one of the suburb's identity signals.
Is Eumemmerring good for property investment?
The 41.0% renter share provides a deep tenant pool, and household income in the 26th percentile nationally supports sustained rental demand. Weekly rent of $323 against a $625,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.7%. The vacancy rate of 5.7% is elevated, suggesting some softness in current rental demand relative to supply.
How is Eumemmerring's population changing?
Eumemmerring has a population of 2,285 in a compact 1.12 square kilometre area, giving a density of 2,040 residents per square kilometre. The annual turnover rate is 22.3%, meaning roughly 1 in 5 residents moved in the past year. The suburb's overseas-born share of 56.2% is 34.6 percentage points above the national figure, reflecting continued migration-driven growth.
What languages are spoken in Eumemmerring?
With 56.2% of residents born overseas, which is 34.6 percentage points above the national average, Eumemmerring has a strongly multicultural character. Languages spoken at home include Serbian (41 speakers), Sinhala (30), Samoan (21), Arabic (20) and Mandarin (20), alongside the majority English-speaking population.
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), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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