Average rent in Melbourne CBD - North, VIC — 2026
Melbourne CBD - North sits in the Melbourne local government area, 1km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 16,870 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $361/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 77% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$361/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 16,870
- Median age
- 26
- Distance to Melbourne
- 1 km
- Households renting
- 77%
- Separate houses
- 0%
- Flats / apartments
- 99%
- Born overseas
- 75%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Melbourne
ABS 2021
Renting in Melbourne CBD - North
Melbourne CBD - North runs close to the Victoria median rent of $363/week, with renters paying around $361/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Melbourne CBD - North from the state norm is its renter density — 77% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 0% separate houses and 99% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 16,870, the median age is 26, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 75% of residents were born overseas. At 1km from Melbourne, Melbourne CBD - North typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.
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