Coburg - East, VIC 3641
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $416/wk Median
- 38.0% Renters
Coburg - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.5k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $416
- To the CBD
- 7.6km
- Walkability
- 7.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Coburg - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Coburg - East is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,535 residents, a substantial 38.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $416 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Coburg - East
Coburg - East Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Coburg - East Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Coburg - East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Coburg - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Coburg - East.
How far is Coburg - East from the Melbourne CBD?
Coburg - East is approximately 8km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 18-33 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Coburg - East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Coburg - East is $416. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $416 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Coburg - East a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Coburg - East has a 38.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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