Is Eltham Safe? (2026)
Eltham is busy and well-lit — the kind of suburb where foot traffic keeps streets active.
Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly. The authoritative source is the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. Look up Eltham specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 14 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 67 |
| Total local businesses | 165 |
High foot traffic from 165 local businesses keeps streets active.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Health & Wellbeing Centre | — | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology | — | +61 460 866 417 |
| Eltham Ridge Medical Centre | 284 Bolton Street, Eltham | +61 3 9439 8660 |
| Eltham Central Medical Clinic | 9 Luck Street, Eltham | +61 3 9439 3322 |
| Eltham Clinic | 700 Main Road | +61 3 9431 0644 |
| Nillumbik Medical Centre | 1078 Main Road, Eltham | +61 3 9430 8888 |
| healthAbility | — | — |
| North Eltham Medical Centre | 1170 Main Road | +61 3 9439 2222 |
Practical Safety Tips for Eltham
- Lock your car — opportunistic theft happens everywhere in Melbourne
- Know your neighbours — community connection is the best safety net
- Report suspicious activity — call 000 for emergencies, Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 for non-urgent
- Light your property — sensor lights deter opportunistic crime
- Secure bikes — bike theft is Melbourne’s most common property crime
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) | 000 |
| Police non-emergency | 131 444 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 333 000 |
| SES (floods, storms) | 132 500 |
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- Cost of Living in Eltham
- Eltham Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Eltham
- Eltham Transport Guide
- Eltham 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
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