Murrumbeena, VIC 3695
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $390/wk Median
- 35.3% Renters
Murrumbeena Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.4k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $390
- To the CBD
- 13.2km
- Walkability
- 9
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Murrumbeena Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Murrumbeena for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 35.3% of the suburb's 9,369 residents rent.
Around Murrumbeena
Murrumbeena Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Murrumbeena Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Murrumbeena
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Murrumbeena
Real questions renters ask before moving to Murrumbeena.
Is Murrumbeena a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Murrumbeena has a 35.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Murrumbeena family-friendly for renters?
Murrumbeena has around 7 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $390/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How much does it cost to rent in Murrumbeena?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Murrumbeena 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.
Is Murrumbeena walkable?
Murrumbeena carries a walkability score of 9.0/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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