Average rent in Clifton Hill - Alphington, VIC — 2026

Clifton Hill - Alphington sits in the Yarra local government area, 4km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 9,855 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $500/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 39% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$500/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,855

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Melbourne
4 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
27%
Flats / apartments
29%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Yarra

Renting in Clifton Hill - Alphington

Clifton Hill - Alphington sits well above the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $500/week — that's 38% over the state-wide $363/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 39%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (29%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Melbourne. About 22% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 4km from the Melbourne CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Clifton Hill - Alphington?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Clifton Hill - Alphington, VIC was $500. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Clifton Hill - Alphington rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Clifton Hill - Alphington sat at $500 — 38% above the state average. The suburb is 4km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (27% separate houses, 29% flats here).
Which suburbs near Clifton Hill - Alphington have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Clifton Hill - Alphington's $500/week (ABS 2021): Doncaster East - North, Vermont South, Mount Martha. On the higher end, you've got Kew - South, Braeside, Richmond (South) - Cremorne. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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