Eaglemont Property Growth

VIC · 3084 · North-East Melbourne

A small, leafy hillside suburb about 10 km north-east of the CBD in the City of Banyule, Eaglemont holds cultural significance as a site associated with the Heidelberg School of Australian Impressionism and is distinguished by the Griffin-designed Mount Eagle and Glenard Estates, alongside its own station on the Hurstbridge line.

ProfileLast updated: June 2026

Overview

Location: City of Banyule

A small, leafy hillside suburb about 10 km north-east of the CBD in the City of Banyule, Eaglemont holds cultural significance as a site associated with the Heidelberg School of Australian Impressionism and is distinguished by the Griffin-designed Mount Eagle and Glenard Estates, alongside its own station on the Hurstbridge line.

Market Snapshot

Median House Price

$2.59m

Median Unit Price

$955k

Avg Days on Market

39 days

Demographics

Estimated Population

3,960

Owner Occupier Rate

78.0%

Renter Rate

20.0%

Transport & Connectivity

Eaglemont has its own station on the Hurstbridge line, opened in May 1926; the station is unstaffed and unmodernised, though it has bike and car parking. Local buses run along Burke Road and Burgundy Street. Eaglemont borders Yarra Bend Park with river access. Eaglemont is approximately 10 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD. Verify current timetables before relying on any commute estimate.

Education

No schools are located within Eaglemont itself. Nearby options used by residents include Ivanhoe Primary School, Ivanhoe East Primary School and Viewbank College (years 7–12). Verify current school zones and any claimed campus locations at findmyschool.vic.gov.au before publishing.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Eaglemont Village on Silverdale Road offers a compact strip of independent shops near the station, with additional retail in nearby Ivanhoe and Heidelberg. The suburb adjoins Yarra Bend Park and the Yarra River corridor.

Employment

Residents commute via the Hurstbridge line to the CBD or work locally at Austin Health (Austin Hospital/Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital) nearby in Heidelberg, or at La Trobe University in Bundoora.

Infrastructure

No major suburb-specific capital works project was identified for Eaglemont in current City of Banyule capital works planning; Eaglemont is not directly serviced by any Council-owned community infrastructure of its own, instead relying on nearby Ivanhoe/Heidelberg facilities. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline or the City of Banyule website for the latest updates.

Growth Drivers

  • Heritage-protected garden-suburb designThe Griffin-designed Mount Eagle and Glenard Estates underpin long-term prestige and scarcity value.
  • Own Hurstbridge-line stationProviding direct CBD rail access uncommon among small suburbs of this size.
  • High owner-occupier stabilityLow housing turnover supports price resilience against short-term market swings.
  • Proximity to Yarra Bend Park and nearby employment anchorsIncluding Austin Health, La Trobe University and Bundoora.

Key Risks

  • Thin sales volumes — Low annual house and unit sales mean published median prices can swing materially between reporting periods and should be treated cautiously.
  • Heritage overlays — The Griffin-designed estates likely constrain renovation and redevelopment options for investors seeking to add value.
  • Interest rate and lending sensitivity — At a high median house price with a comparatively low rental yield, buyer eligibility and finance costs are highly exposed to interest-rate movements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eaglemont offers heritage prestige, a direct Hurstbridge-line station and strong owner-occupier stability, though thin sales volumes mean pricing data can be volatile. This is general information only, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.

Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database; note that both house and unit sales volumes are low in Eaglemont, so medians should be treated with some caution.

No school sits within Eaglemont itself; nearby options include Ivanhoe Primary School, Ivanhoe East Primary School and Viewbank College. Verify current zoning with the Department of Education.

Eaglemont railway station (Hurstbridge line) provides a direct connection toward the CBD. Verify current timetables before relying on commute estimates.

Eaglemont Village's small shopping strip near the station, plus Yarra Bend Park and the Yarra River corridor for outdoor recreation.

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Sources

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Nothing on this page constitutes financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Property markets are volatile and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always seek independent advice from a qualified financial adviser before making any property investment decision.