Living in East Melbourne: What the Data Shows (2026)
East Melbourne has 172 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Cafes | 42 |
| Bars & Pubs | 22 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Parks | 17 |
| Medical | 17 |
| Supermarkets | 1 |
| Gyms | 4 |
| Total | 172 |
East Melbourne is top-tier amenity density.
Food & Drink
88 dining options — 46 restaurants and 42 cafes.
Top restaurants: Cafe On Bourke, Hochi Mama, Tonka, European, The French Brasserie, Terra Rossa
Top cafes: Cafe Ecco, Lane’s Edge, Little Gordon, Laurent Boulangerie Patisserie, Mr Speaker
Green Space
17 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Fitzroy Gardens, Treasury Gardens, Darling Square, Powlett Reserve, Queen Victoria Gardens
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 1 — IGA
- Medical: 17 facilities
- Gyms: 4 fitness centres
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in East Melbourne
- Best Cafes in East Melbourne
- Best Bars in East Melbourne
- Cost of Living in East Melbourne
- Family Guide to East Melbourne
- Is East Melbourne Safe?
- East Melbourne Transport Guide
- East Melbourne Property Market
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
💬 Discussion
Join the conversation — no account needed