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Collingwood vs East Melbourne

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Collingwood scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

CollingwoodEast Melbourne
Active5289
Safety34
Wealth6181
Value6051
Parks5386
Cafés9896
Transit9297
Green space1692
Active & healthy5083
Schools nearby (OSM)919
Median rent$425/wk $480/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,336,500$3,125,000
House sales this quarter186
Population9,1794,896
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Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Collingwood safer than East Melbourne?

East Melbourne scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Collingwood or East Melbourne?

Collingwood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,336,500 vs $3,125,000).

Should I live in Collingwood or East Melbourne?

Collingwood scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Collingwood or East Melbourne.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →