Highett (West) - Cheltenham, VIC 3115
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $450/wk Median
- 26.8% Renters
Highett (West) - Cheltenham Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.4k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $450
- To the CBD
- 17.3km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Highett (West) - Cheltenham Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Highett (West) - Cheltenham is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,439 residents, a solid minority 26.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $450 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Highett (West) - Cheltenham
Highett (West) - Cheltenham Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Highett (West) - Cheltenham Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Highett (West) - Cheltenham
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Highett (West) - Cheltenham
Real questions renters ask before moving to Highett (West) - Cheltenham.
Is Highett (West) - Cheltenham a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Highett (West) - Cheltenham has a 26.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
What's the community like in Highett (West) - Cheltenham?
Locals describe Highett (West) - Cheltenham as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 12,439, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Highett (West) - Cheltenham from the Melbourne CBD?
Highett (West) - Cheltenham is approximately 17km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Highett (West) - Cheltenham walkable?
Highett (West) - Cheltenham carries a walkability score of 7.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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