Ivanhoe Suburb Profile

Living in Ivanhoe offers a snapshot of suburban paradise, with its leafy streets and abundance of green spaces. Renowned for its beautiful Art Deco architecture, there are homes here that have enough flair to stop you in your tracks. Set on sprawling blocks, life in these stylish twentieth-century mansions feels a world away from the hustle of the CBD, despite Ivanhoe’s prime location. 

But it’s not just the architecture that draws people to Ivanhoe. Since the 1950s, Melburnians have flocked to this charming neighbourhood to see the Christmas lights at The Boulevard. In keeping with its family-friendly atmosphere, the neighbourhood streets are always green and peaceful. The Upper Heidelberg Road shopping strip, where neighbours mingle over morning coffees, serves as the centre of action in this otherwise tranquil suburb. 

Befitting its prestigious setting, living in Ivanhoe means being close to a number of private schools. Despite the chaos of the school run, there’s plenty of room to move, with an abundance of parkland and greenery—making Ivanhoe the ideal place for young families. 

Area Features

Sports Mad

Football, soccer, basketball or cricket, Ivanhoe is sports-mad. So, whether you want to tee off at Ivanhoe Golf Course or hit the tennis courts at Ivanhoe Park, this green suburb offers plenty of green space (and action) for sports lovers.

Upper Heidelberg Road

Buzzing Upper Heidelberg Road, where neighbours come to meet for coffee and gossip, is where all  the action in Ivanhoe takes place. The Centre Ivanhoe – a charming Art Deco building that comes complete with light strewn circular stage, serves as a popular events venue, its stylish twentieth-century exterior matches the feel of the majority of homes in the area.