Hillside, VIC 3318
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $380/wk Median
- 13.9% Renters
Hillside Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.2k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 23.9km
- Walkability
- 6.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Hillside Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Hillside is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 16,182 residents, a smaller but steady 13.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $380 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Hillside
Hillside Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Hillside Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Hillside
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Hillside
Real questions renters ask before moving to Hillside.
How far is Hillside from the Melbourne CBD?
Hillside is approximately 24km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 34-49 minutes.
What's the community like in Hillside?
Locals describe Hillside as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 16,182, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Hillside?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Hillside is $380. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $380 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Hillside walkable?
Hillside carries a walkability score of 6.2/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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