Malvern East, VIC 3272
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $421/wk Median
- 31.1% Renters
Malvern East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 21.9k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $421
- To the CBD
- 11.1km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Malvern East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
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
Inner-City Living
Malvern East is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 21,923 residents, a solid minority 31.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $421 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Malvern East
Malvern East Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Malvern East Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Malvern East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Malvern East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Malvern East.
How far is Malvern East from the Melbourne CBD?
Malvern East is approximately 12km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 22-37 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Malvern East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Malvern East is $421. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $421 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Malvern East family-friendly for renters?
Malvern East has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $421/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Malvern East a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Malvern East has a 31.1% 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.
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