Ivanhoe East
Its 3,762 residents have a median age of 45, or 5 years above the national figure, while 62.9% hold university qualifications, 32.8 percentage points above national. Separate houses account for 76.7% of stock, reinforcing a low-density family setting. Compared with nearby Heidelberg, the suburb is more detached and wealth-led, while its 21.4% apartment share adds some variety. Eaglemont is the closer character comparison because both appeal to long-term owner-occupiers, but Ivanhoe East has a clearer 4-plus-bedroom profile at 43.3%.
Population
3,762
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,977/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$2.3M
October to December 2025
The 76.7% separate-house share is higher than the 21.4% apartment share, and 43.3% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, which suits families needing space. A listed monthly mortgage cost of $3,000 compares with weekly rent of $451, while mortgage commitments equal 23.3% of household income and rent equals 15.1%. The current median is 20.0% below the July-September 2023 peak, creating more value than at the top of the cycle, but it remains a premium purchase compared with nearby Ivanhoe's more mixed housing options.
For Buyers
The 76.7% separate-house share is higher than the 21.4% apartment share, and 43.3% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, which suits families needing space. A listed monthly mortgage cost of $3,000 compares with weekly rent of $451, while mortgage commitments equal 23.3% of household income and rent equals 15.1%. The current median is 20.0% below the July-September 2023 peak, creating more value than at the top of the cycle, but it remains a premium purchase compared with nearby Ivanhoe's more mixed housing options.
For Investors
Ivanhoe East suits investors who prioritise established ownership, premium land and long-term tenant demand rather than a high-yield strategy. Only 19.6% of households rent, below the 44.9% owning outright and 34.4% paying a mortgage, so the renter pool is smaller than the owner base. Weekly rent is $451 and vacancy is 8.6%, a combination that warrants careful leasing and property-selection analysis. Rents have grown 34.6%, while house prices have recorded a 3.0% compound annual growth rate across 19 years. Five development applications in 12 months indicate limited incremental supply.
Development Activity
Total DAs
9
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+150.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Ivanhoe East
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Ivanhoe East Primary School
Demographics
Ivanhoe East has a median age of 45, which is 5 years above the national figure, and its aging trajectory is reinforced by a 5.6 percentage-point rise in the senior share and a 2.5-point fall in the young share. Educational attainment is notably higher than national levels: 62.9% have university qualifications, 32.8 points above national, while 22.3% were born overseas, only 0.7 points above national. English ancestry counts 1,090 people, followed by Italian at 524 and Irish at 436. Christianity accounts for 1,909 people and no religion for 1,520. Household size is 2.7, 0.2 above national, and 85.0% stayed at the same address, compared with a 15.0% turnover rate. Compared with denser Heidelberg, the profile is more settled and older.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
76.7%
Houses
1.9%
Townhouse
21.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing values have moved through a full cycle rather than rising in a straight line. Tenure remains owner-led, with 44.9% owning outright, 34.4% holding a mortgage and 19.6% renting. The 76.7% separate-house share is higher than the 21.4% apartment share, while 43.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. This mix supports family occupation and helps explain why Ivanhoe East feels more established than apartment-heavier parts of Ivanhoe and Heidelberg.
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $451.
$600
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $750 · units $600
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,191
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.6%
Unoccupied
128
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.9%
Couples with children
34.8%
Couples, no children
10.5%
Single parent
1,072
Total families
Economy & Employment
Ivanhoe East has a professional and service-based economy, led by healthcare at 18.4% or 285 workers, professional and technical services at 17.0% or 263, education at 11.7% or 181, finance at 7.4% or 115, and construction at 6.9% or 107. Professionals number 769 and managers 455, ahead of clerical and administrative workers at 254. Labour-market conditions are comparatively strong, with 2,104 people in the labour force, a 66.4% participation rate and 3.3% unemployment. Full-time workers number 1,198, or 58.9%, while part-time workers number 723. Household income sits at the 97.1 percentile, and IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD all rank in decile 10. These high socioeconomic results are consistent with the concentration of professional occupations and higher incomes.
Unemployment
3.3%
Labour Force
2,104
Unemployed
69
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.9%
Part-time
35.5%
Participation
66.4%
Employed
2,035
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
62.9%
Postgraduate
20.2%
Born Overseas
22.3%
Dwellings
1,357
Transport to Work
Daily life is oriented toward cars and home-based work: 43.7% drive to work, compared with 2.9% using public transport, 4.2% walking or cycling and 46.6% working from home. That pattern reflects the suburb's established residential form and makes parking and local trip planning more important than frequent transit access. Families have access to 1 listed local school, Ivanhoe East Primary School, a government primary campus; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Recorded crime totals 135 incidents, or 35.9 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences accounting for 91 and crimes against the person 8. The incident mix is therefore more property-focused than person-focused. An IRSAD decile of 10 places Ivanhoe East above the average socioeconomic position, supporting strong amenity capacity compared with lower-ranked areas.
Drive
43.7%
Public Transport
2.9%
Walk / Cycle
4.2%
Work from Home
46.6%
Population Forecast
+0.86%/yr
(+114 people/yr)
EstablishedIvanhoe East has an established growth profile, with the forecast trend running at 0.86% annually and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. The wider-area population change is 12.4% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is labelled Aging. That direction is supported by a 5.6 percentage-point increase in the senior share and a 2.5-point decline in the young share, making the senior change higher than the young-share movement. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 25. The suburb recovered from a COVID dip of 2.4% and recorded a 4.4% recovery. Affordability is labelled Improving, moving from 44.9 in 2011 to 40.7 in 2021. Compared with a rapidly intensifying growth corridor, Ivanhoe East is more likely to change gradually because its housing base is already established.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+205
Net Internal / yr
-58
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +14% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +205/yr, COVID recovered (-2% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
135
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
35.9
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 Ivanhoe East compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Ivanhoe East?
Ivanhoe East Primary School is the 1 listed local school, and it is a government primary school. Families should confirm the current enrolment zone for the exact address because school boundaries can differ from suburb boundaries. Secondary options may require travel to nearby suburbs, so transport time should be compared before buying.
Is Ivanhoe East safe?
Recorded crime was 135 incidents, equal to 35.9 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 91 incidents, compared with 8 crimes against the person. Safety can vary by street and time, so buyers and renters should review current local incident patterns alongside the suburb-wide rate.
How is Ivanhoe East's population changing?
The suburb has 3,762 residents today, while the wider-area population change is 12.4% over 10 years. Growth is forecast at 0.86% annually and is primarily driven by overseas migration. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.6 percentage points and the young share down 2.5 points. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 25.
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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