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Overview

Eltham sits 20 km north‑east of Melbourne’s CBD within the Shire of Nillumbik and recorded 18,847 residents at the 2021 census. As a designated “green wedge” it retains tree‑lined streets, leafy reserves and a network of parks such as Alistair Knox Park, Alan Marshall Reserve and the Barak Bushlands, while the historic Montsalvat artist colony and the Diamond Valley Railway add cultural charm. The suburb’s daily life is supported by a farmers’ market, a modern library, a leisure centre with a Platinum‑standard pool, and a strong community spirit evident in groups ranging from the Eltham Scouts to the Community Action Group.

Transport links are centred on Eltham railway station on the Hurstbridge line, which also serves as a hub for bus routes, including the orbital Route 902, to Warrandyte, Diamond Creek, Greensborough and Doncaster. A range of primary schools, Eltham High School and Catholic Ladies College provide education options, while sport clubs for football, cricket, tennis and cycling cater to active lifestyles. Higher‑density housing is becoming more common, adding variety to the traditional low‑rise, leafy homes that define the suburb’s character.