Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton, VIC 3923
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $375/wk Median
- 22.7% Renters
Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.5k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $375
- To the CBD
- 20.2km
- Walkability
- 7.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 9,479 residents, a solid minority 22.7% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $375 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton
Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton
Listing data is temporarily unavailable for Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton / We're working on it — in the meantime, set up an alert and we'll notify you as soon as it's back.
Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton
Real questions renters ask before moving to Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton.
How far is Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton from the Melbourne CBD?
Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton is approximately 20km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 30-45 minutes.
Is Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton has a 22.7% 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 Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton?
Locals describe Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 9,479, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton is $375. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $375 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Not sure Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton is right for you?
Take the 2-minute quiz and we'll match you to your top three Melbourne suburbs — by lifestyle, budget and commute.
Take the quiz →