Average rent in Melbourne CBD - West, VIC — 2026

Melbourne CBD - West runs close to the Victoria median rent of $363/week, with renters paying around $376/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Melbourne CBD - West from the state norm is its renter density — 76% 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 15,648, the median age is 29, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 69% of residents were born overseas. At 1km from Melbourne, Melbourne CBD - West typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.