Collingwood, VIC 3195
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $425/wk Median
- 64.3% Renters
Collingwood Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.2k
- Median age
- 33
- Median weekly rent
- $425
- To the CBD
- 2.5km
- Walkability
- 9.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Collingwood Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Collingwood for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 64.3% of the suburb's 9,179 residents rent.
Around Collingwood
Collingwood Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Collingwood Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Collingwood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Collingwood
Real questions renters ask before moving to Collingwood.
How much does it cost to rent in Collingwood?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Collingwood is $425. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $425 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Collingwood?
Collingwood has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 9,179, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How far is Collingwood from the Melbourne CBD?
Collingwood is approximately 3km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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