Ivanhoe

VIC 3079 • Greater Melbourne

13,374
Population (2021)
$56,368
Median Income
5.54 kmΒ²
Area
58m
Elevation
PrestigiousLeafy SuburbRiver AccessInner Suburban

About Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe is one of Melbourne's most prestigious northeastern suburbs, an established community of 13,400 residents 9 kilometres from the CBD in Banyule. The suburb features heritage homes, the iconic Austin Hospital, and proximity to the Yarra River and Darebin Creek trails. The South Morang line provides excellent rail access.

Life here combines inner suburban convenience with genuine natural accessβ€”the parklands, waterways, and established trees create a leafy haven. Ivanhoe Grammar and other schools attract families. Ivanhoe attracts affluent families and professionals seeking inner northeastern prestige with river access and quality schools.

Ivanhoe falls under postcode 3079 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3079
Urban Area
Heidelberg
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.77Β°, 145.05Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
5.54 kmΒ²
Elevation
58m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Ivanhoe Plaza Shopping Centre Livingston Street Ivanhoe 3079 VIC
  • Woolworths
    72-84 Upper Heidelberg Road Ivanhoe 3079 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,383
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
40 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
12,171
Census 2021
13,374
9.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$45,500
Income 2021
$56,368
23.9% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,351
Born Overseas 3,611

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 580
  • 2. England 396
  • 3. India 255
  • 4. Italy 211
  • 5. New Zealand 189
  • 6. Greece 154
  • 7. Malaysia 131
  • 8. Vietnam 107
  • 9. Sri Lanka 87
  • 10. Scotland 76
  • 11. Hong Kong 73
  • 12. Iran 65
  • 13. Ireland 65
  • 14. South Africa 65
  • 15. United States 62

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,960
Australian 3,458
Irish 1,869
Italian 1,505
Scottish 1,343
Chinese 1,257
Greek 783
German 417
Indian 361
Dutch 175

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,854
Both parents born in Australia
5,217
Both parents born overseas
1,860
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.2%
Christianity
42.6%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
1.8%
Islam
1.4%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
588 (4.4%)
5-14 years
1,433 (10.7%)
15-19 years
731 (5.5%)
20-24 years
862 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,921 (14.4%)
35-44 years
1,896 (14.2%)
45-54 years
1,799 (13.5%)
55-64 years
1,736 (13.0%)
65-74 years
1,348 (10.1%)
75-84 years
686 (5.1%)
85+ years
377 (2.8%)

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