Eltham (/ˈɛlθəm/ ⓘ) is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 20 km north-east of the Central Business District,[2] located within the Shire of Nillumbik local government area.

Eltham is one of the 'green wedge' areas that provide relatively undeveloped, accessible environments within the Melbourne suburban region.

These green wedge areas are under constant pressure from developments such as road and freeway expansions, but Eltham has managed to retain many tree-lined streets and leafy reserves.

However, the character of the suburb is changing rapidly, with increased road traffic and higher-density housing becoming more common.

A reserve for a village at the junction of the Diamond Creek and Yarra River is shown on maps around 1848.

By 1851 the first Crown allotments were being subdivided and sold,[4] along with a private subdivision developed by J. M. Holloway, known as Little Eltham.

At this time, the town's centre was located around the intersection of Pitt Street and Main Road.

[14] The arrival of the railway line in 1902 drew business further north along Main Road to the current town centre.

A war memorial in the form of an obelisk of granite was unveiled 3 August 1919 in what was then the centre of the township.

World champions Emma Carney (triathlete) and Cadel Evans (racing cyclist) are both Eltham residents.

[29] Eltham Rugby Union Football Club is centrally located in Bridge St with teams for all groups including Masters.

Eltham Leisure Centre features the Platinum Pool Program which meets the gold standard by Life Saving Victoria.

[36] Alan Marshall Reserve is located on the corner of Main Road and Leane Drive.