Craigieburn - North, VIC 3521
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $371/wk Median
- 27.2% Renters
Craigieburn - North Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.3k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $371
- To the CBD
- 26.7km
- Walkability
- 6.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Craigieburn - North Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Craigieburn - North is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,309 residents, a solid minority 27.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $371 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Craigieburn - North
Craigieburn - North Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Craigieburn - North Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Craigieburn - North
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Craigieburn - North
Real questions renters ask before moving to Craigieburn - North.
What's the community like in Craigieburn - North?
Craigieburn - North has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 12,309, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Craigieburn - North family-friendly for renters?
Craigieburn - North has around 7 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $371/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How much does it cost to rent in Craigieburn - North?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Craigieburn - North is $371. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $371 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Craigieburn - North a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Craigieburn - North has a 27.2% 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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