Victoria location profile
Malvern East VIC 3145
Leafy and established, Malvern East blends heritage streetscapes with excellent shopping and transport links. It appeals to families and professionals for its parks, schools and proximity to Chadstone and the city.
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Why families consider Malvern East
Affluent and family-oriented with many professionals and students (near Monash Caulfield). Housing ranges from Edwardian and Californian bungalows to Art Deco apartments and modern townhouses; a quiet, green and walkable lifestyle with strong café culture.
Amenities & services
- Chadstone – The Fashion Capital
- Local shopping villages on Waverley Rd, Darling Rd and Burke Rd
- Cafes, restaurants and specialty grocers
- Cabrini Malvern Hospital (nearby)
- GP and allied health clinics
- Phoenix Park Community Centre
- Phoenix Park Library, Malvern East
- Malvern Library, Malvern
Transport & connectivity
- Train: East Malvern, Darling, Holmesglen (Glen Waverley line)
- Tram: Route 3/3a along Waverley Rd to the CBD
- Buses: 612, 623, 624, 626, 742, 767, 822, 903
- Major roads: Monash Fwy (M1), Dandenong Rd/Princes Hwy, Waverley Rd, Burke Rd, Warrigal Rd, Malvern Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Hedgeley Dene walking paths and lakes
- Malvern Valley Public Golf Course
- Hoyts Chadstone cinemas
- Harold Holt Swim Centre (nearby)
- Caulfield Racecourse (nearby)
- Tennis and cricket at Central Park/Waverley Oval
- Gardiners Creek Trail cycling
- Central Park
- Hedgeley Dene Gardens
- Ardrie Park
- Gardiners Creek Reserve
- Malvern Valley Public Golf Course parklands
- Urban Forest Reserve
- Darling Park
- Phoenix Park
Education context
Good mix of council and private long day care and kindergartens; generally high demand with waitlists for under‑2s, better availability for 3–5 year olds near Waverley Rd/Darling Rd and around Phoenix Park.
- Monash University Caulfield Campus (Caulfield East, 5–10 min by bus/train)
- Holmesglen Institute – Chadstone Campus (Holmesglen Station)
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus (via bus connections)
- Swinburne University – Hawthorn (via tram/train)