Melbourne
Deepdene vs Malvern
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Deepdene and Malvern.
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Deepdene and Malvern comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Deepdene's median house price at $3,300,000, compared with $2,765,500 in Malvern. Deepdene's median unit price sits at $895,000, compared with $647,500 in Malvern. Deepdene recorded an annual house-price decline of 20.8%, while Malvern's figure rose by 3.2% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 25 days in Deepdene and 27 days in Malvern. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Malvern and Deepdene, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Deepdene and Malvern.
| Metric | Deepdene | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.30M | $2.77M |
| Median unit price | $980,000 | $670,000 |
| Annual house price change | -0.15% | +2.62% |
| Median days on market | 28 days | 27 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Deepdene and Malvern.
- Deepdene
- Malvern
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Deepdene and Malvern.
Deepdene
Deepdene presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Deepdene Park among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
Malvern
Malvern is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.
School comparison
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Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Deepdene and Malvern.
Both Deepdene and Malvern provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Deepdene is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road — Camberwell Junction, Gardiner interchange, Brighton, University precinct. Malvern is served by Malvern and Gardiner stations on the Frankston, Sandringham, Glen Waverley and Cranbourne lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Glenferrie Road — Malvern terminus to CBD via Prahran. While both suburbs are well connected, Deepdene and Malvern offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Deepdene | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Canterbury | Malvern |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 72, 109 | 6, 5, 16, 72 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Malvern may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Deepdene sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Deepdene may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Malvern may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Transport pages for Deepdene and Malvern cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.
Current properties for sale
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