Mentone, VIC 3867
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $392/wk Median
- 32.2% Renters
Mentone Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.2k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $392
- To the CBD
- 20.7km
- Walkability
- 6.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Mentone Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
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.
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.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Mentone is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 13,197 residents, a solid minority 32.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $392 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Mentone
Mentone Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Mentone Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Mentone
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mentone
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mentone.
How much does it cost to rent in Mentone?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Mentone is $392. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $392 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Mentone from the Melbourne CBD?
Mentone is approximately 21km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
What's the community like in Mentone?
Locals describe Mentone as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 13,197, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Mentone family-friendly for renters?
Mentone has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $392/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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