Deepdene
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Deepdene, VIC 3103.
About Deepdene
Welcome to Deepdene
Deepdene is a small, leafy residential pocket in Melbourne's inner east, tucked between Kew, Balwyn, Canterbury and Camberwell about eight kilometres from the CBD. It's one of those suburbs many Melburnians drive through on their way to somewhere else, yet those who live there tend to stay put — it's quiet, established and thoroughly residential, with none of the through-traffic buzz of its bigger neighbours.
With a population of just over 2,100 and a median age of 46, Deepdene suits families who have already found their feet and downsizers who want inner-east convenience without inner-city noise. Its streets are dominated by houses on generous blocks, a legacy of its early-to-mid-20th-century subdivision, and the whole suburb has the settled, tree-canopied feel of a place that changes very slowly.
Housing & architecture
Deepdene's housing stock leans heavily towards freestanding houses, which make up 82% of current listings, with apartments and units accounting for 14% and townhouses a modest 5%. The streetscapes are a mix of inter-war brick homes, California bungalows and post-war family houses, many on larger blocks than you'd find closer to the city, interspersed with more recent renovations and rebuilds that respect the general low-rise, garden-suburb character.
Because the suburb is so small and largely built out, there's limited scope for large-scale apartment development, which has helped keep Deepdene's character consistent over the decades. Buyers are typically after a family home rather than a unit, and the low proportion of higher-density stock reflects the strong preference for houses in this pocket.
The property market
The median house price in Deepdene currently sits at $1.53 million, placing it firmly in the premium bracket typical of Melbourne's inner-eastern suburbs, alongside Kew, Balwyn and Canterbury. Recent growth has been flat at 0.0%, suggesting a market that has settled into a period of stability after the sharp gains seen across the inner east in previous years.
This steadiness can be appealing to buyers who want a well-established suburb without the volatility of areas still undergoing rapid change. With such a small population and tightly held housing stock, listings in Deepdene don't come up in large numbers, and competition for well-located family homes near the Whitehorse Road and Cotham Road shopping strips remains solid even when broader price growth is subdued.
Getting around
Deepdene doesn't have its own train station, but it's well served by tram routes along Whitehorse Road and Balwyn Road connecting residents into the CBD and out towards Balwyn and Doncaster, making it a practical option for commuters who prefer surface transport. Camberwell station, on the Belgrave/Lilydale and Alamein lines, is within easy reach for those who want a direct rail link into the city.
The suburb's position between Kew, Camberwell and Balwyn also means good access to arterial roads like Doncaster Road and Burke Road, useful for driving to the CBD or across to the eastern suburbs. It's a suburb built for cars and trams rather than trains, and most daily errands — schools, shops, parks — are comfortably within walking or short driving distance.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Deepdene Primary School serving the immediate area and Our Lady of Good Counsel School offering a Catholic primary option nearby. Both are within the suburb or right on its edge, meaning younger children can often walk or ride to school.
For secondary options, the surrounding suburbs add plenty of choice, with Camberwell, Kew and Balwyn all home to well-regarded government and independent secondary schools that draw families to this part of Melbourne in the first place. The median age of 46 in Deepdene reflects a community of established households, many of whom moved here specifically for the schooling options and have stayed long term.
Lifestyle & dining
Deepdene itself is more residential than commercial, so daily life tends to spill into the surrounding strips. Whitehorse Road and Cotham Road offer cafes, restaurants and specialty grocers, while Camberwell Junction, a short drive or tram ride away, provides a bigger hub of shopping and dining including the well-known Camberwell Sunday Market.
It's a lifestyle built around quiet streets and easy access to better-known dining and retail precincts in Kew, Balwyn and Camberwell, rather than a strip of its own. For residents, that's very much the point — a calm home base within minutes of everything the inner east has to offer.
Market snapshot
Deepdene property market
Median sale price
$1.53m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.17m
Median
$1.53m
Premium
$2.74m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
55%
Sold this year
10
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Deepdene by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Deepdene, VIC 3103.
Population
2,101
residents (2021)
Median age
46
years
Household income
$2,243
median, per week
Median rent
$501
per week
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Mortgage / income
31%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Deepdene
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Deepdene
$1.11m
7/30 Barnsbury Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.89m
36 Kitchener Street
Sold ~July 2026
$4.68m
5 Pretoria Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.35m
8 Peverill Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1.50m
9 May Street
Sold ~June 2026
$845k
6/25 Barnsbury Road
Sold ~June 2026
$800k
5/23 Barnsbury Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Deepdene
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Common questions
Deepdene suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Deepdene?
The median house price in Deepdene, VIC is $3.38m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.8%.
How much is rent in Deepdene?
The median weekly rent in Deepdene is around $1,075 per week.
Is Deepdene a good place to live?
Deepdene is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 kilometres east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the City of Boroondara local government area. Deepdene is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 2,101 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Deepdene?
Deepdene has a population of 2,101 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.
What schools are in Deepdene?
There are 2 schools in or near Deepdene, including Deepdene Primary School and Our Lady of Good Counsel School.
How much do you need to buy in Deepdene?
Entry-level properties in Deepdene start around $2.38m, while premium homes reach $4.36m.
What suburbs are near Deepdene?
Suburbs near Deepdene include Kew, Balwyn, Canterbury, South Kew and Camberwell.
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