Average rent in West Melbourne - Residential, VIC — 2026

West Melbourne - Residential runs close to the Victoria median rent of $363/week, with renters paying around $390/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates West Melbourne - Residential from the state norm is its renter density — 65% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 1% separate houses and 78% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 7,446, the median age is 31, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 54% of residents were born overseas. At 1km from Melbourne, West Melbourne - Residential typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.