Melton, VIC 3342
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $300/wk Median
- 34.6% Renters
Melton Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 7.9k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $300
- To the CBD
- 35.3km
- Walkability
- 6.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Melton Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
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
Melton is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 7,886 residents, a solid minority 34.6% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $300 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Melton
Melton Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Melton Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Melton
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Melton
Real questions renters ask before moving to Melton.
Is Melton family-friendly for renters?
Melton has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $300/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How far is Melton from the Melbourne CBD?
Melton is approximately 35km 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 Melton?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Melton is $300. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $300 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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