Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell, VIC 3049
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $385/wk Median
- 28.5% Renters
Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.1k
- Median age
- 29
- Median weekly rent
- $385
- To the CBD
- 29.5km
- Walkability
- 6.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Tarneit (West) - 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. 28.5% of the suburb's 10,132 residents rent.
Around Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell
Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell
Real questions renters ask before moving to Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell.
How much does it cost to rent in Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell is $385. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $385 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell from the Melbourne CBD?
Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell is approximately 29km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
What's the community like in Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell?
Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 10,132, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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