Murrumbeena Property Market
& Suburb Profile

Murrumbeena is at the forefront of Melbourne’s urban renewal, serving as a key "Activity Centre" that balances its historic heritage with significant new housing and transport infrastructure.

The lifestyle in Murrumbeena is defined by a blend of suburban tranquility and high-end convenience. The social heart of the suburb is the Murrumbeena Road shopping village, which offers a sophisticated collection of artisanal cafes, wine bars, and independent boutiques. For recreation, residents frequent the expansive Boyd Park and the Murrumbeena Park, which recently underwent major upgrades to its play spaces and sporting pavilions. The suburb is also famous for its connection to the Boyd family of artists, a heritage reflected in the local arts scene and the community-driven creative spirit that permeates the neighborhood.

Significant transformation is currently underway as Murrumbeena has been designated a priority Activity Centre by the State Government in 2025. This program is reshaping the station precinct to support increased housing density, including the recent approval of a major 110-home development fast-tracked to provide affordable and social housing options. These new residences are designed to offer direct pedestrian access to the Murrumbeena Railway Station, further cementing the suburb's "walkable" credentials. The station itself, rebuilt as an elevated hub a few years ago, has "unlocked" over 22 hectares of new linear parkland and shared user paths beneath the tracks, which are now fully matured and integrated into the local landscape.

Education is a central pillar of the community, anchored by the high-performing Murrumbeena Primary School and St Patrick’s Primary School. The suburb also falls within the catchment for several elite secondary colleges in the surrounding region. Connectivity is a major practical asset; the station provides a direct link to the city via the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines. Since the opening of the Metro Tunnel in late 2025, Murrumbeena residents now benefit from a "turn-up-and-go" service that provides faster, direct access to new underground stations at Town Hall, State Library, and the Parkville medical and university precinct.

From a property perspective, Murrumbeena is an exclusive and resilient market that caters to established families and young professional. Murrumbeena continues to be one of the most sought-after and stable residential enclaves in Melbourne’s southeast.