Braeside, VIC 3623
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $504/wk Median
- 33.3% Renters
Braeside Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 31
- Median age
- 56
- Median weekly rent
- $504
- To the CBD
- 24.8km
- Walkability
- 6.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 1
ABS 2021 Census
Braeside Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Braeside is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 31 residents, a solid minority 33.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $504 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Braeside
Braeside Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Braeside Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Braeside
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Braeside
Real questions renters ask before moving to Braeside.
How much does it cost to rent in Braeside?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Braeside is $504. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $504 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Braeside walkable?
Braeside carries a walkability score of 6.1/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Braeside family-friendly for renters?
Braeside has around 1 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $504/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Braeside a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Braeside has a 33.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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