Koo Wee Rup, VIC 3783
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $320/wk Median
- 14.9% Renters
Koo Wee Rup Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.1k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $320
- To the CBD
- 68.7km
- Walkability
- 3.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Koo Wee Rup Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Koo Wee Rup for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 14.9% of the suburb's 10,069 residents rent.
Around Koo Wee Rup
Koo Wee Rup Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Koo Wee Rup Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Koo Wee Rup
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Koo Wee Rup
Real questions renters ask before moving to Koo Wee Rup.
How far is Koo Wee Rup from the Melbourne CBD?
Koo Wee Rup is approximately 68km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Koo Wee Rup family-friendly for renters?
Koo Wee Rup has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $320/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How much does it cost to rent in Koo Wee Rup?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Koo Wee Rup is $320. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $320 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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