Mernda - South, VIC 3625
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $390/wk Median
- 27.0% Renters
Mernda - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.9k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $390
- To the CBD
- 25.1km
- Walkability
- 7.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Mernda - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Mernda - South is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,940 residents, a solid minority 27.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $390 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Mernda - South
Mernda - South Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Mernda - South Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Mernda - South
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mernda - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mernda - South.
How much does it cost to rent in Mernda - South?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Mernda - South is $390. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $390 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Mernda - South from the Melbourne CBD?
Mernda - South is approximately 25km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Mernda - South a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Mernda - South has a 27.0% 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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