Mount Waverley - South, VIC 3328
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $470/wk Median
- 24.2% Renters
Mount Waverley - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.3k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $470
- To the CBD
- 16.6km
- Walkability
- 8.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Mount Waverley - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Mount Waverley - South is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 19,265 residents, a solid minority 24.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $470 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Mount Waverley - South
Mount Waverley - South Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Mount Waverley - South Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Mount Waverley - South
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mount Waverley - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mount Waverley - South.
What's the community like in Mount Waverley - South?
Mount Waverley - South has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 19,265, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Mount Waverley - South family-friendly for renters?
Mount Waverley - South has around 9 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $470/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How much does it cost to rent in Mount Waverley - South?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Mount Waverley - South is $470. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $470 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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