Laverton, VIC 3811
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $380/wk Median
- 45.7% Renters
Laverton Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.5k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 16.1km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Laverton Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
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
Urban Convenience
Laverton is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,459 residents, a substantial 45.7% 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 Laverton
Laverton Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Laverton Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Laverton
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Laverton
Real questions renters ask before moving to Laverton.
What's the community like in Laverton?
Locals describe Laverton as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 11,459, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Laverton walkable?
Laverton carries a walkability score of 7.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How far is Laverton from the Melbourne CBD?
Laverton is approximately 17km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Laverton?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Laverton 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.
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