Rockbank - Mount Cottrell, VIC 3315
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $400/wk Median
- 23.9% Renters
Rockbank - Mount Cottrell Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 17.6k
- Median age
- 31
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 26.7km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Rockbank - Mount Cottrell Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 23.9% of the suburb's 17,553 residents rent.
Around Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
Rockbank - Mount Cottrell Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Rockbank - Mount Cottrell Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell
Real questions renters ask before moving to Rockbank - Mount Cottrell.
How far is Rockbank - Mount Cottrell from the Melbourne CBD?
Rockbank - Mount Cottrell is approximately 27km 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 Rockbank - Mount Cottrell?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Rockbank - Mount Cottrell a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Rockbank - Mount Cottrell has a 23.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Rockbank - Mount Cottrell?
Locals describe Rockbank - Mount Cottrell as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 17,553, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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