Craigieburn - West, VIC 3635
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $381/wk Median
- 33.2% Renters
Craigieburn - West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13k
- Median age
- 31
- Median weekly rent
- $381
- To the CBD
- 25.9km
- Walkability
- 6.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Craigieburn - West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Craigieburn - West is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,999 residents, a solid minority 33.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $381 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Craigieburn - West
Craigieburn - West Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Craigieburn - West Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Craigieburn - West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Craigieburn - West
Real questions renters ask before moving to Craigieburn - West.
How much does it cost to rent in Craigieburn - West?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Craigieburn - West is $381. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $381 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Craigieburn - West?
Craigieburn - West has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 12,999, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Craigieburn - West walkable?
Craigieburn - West carries a walkability score of 6.6/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How far is Craigieburn - West from the Melbourne CBD?
Craigieburn - West is approximately 26km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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