Avondale Heights, VIC 3105
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $400/wk Median
- 19.8% Renters
Avondale Heights Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.4k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 10.6km
- Walkability
- 9.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Avondale Heights Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Avondale Heights for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 19.8% of the suburb's 12,388 residents rent.
Around Avondale Heights
Avondale Heights Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Avondale Heights Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Avondale Heights
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Avondale Heights
Real questions renters ask before moving to Avondale Heights.
Is Avondale Heights walkable?
Avondale Heights carries a walkability score of 9.3/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Avondale Heights?
Locals describe Avondale Heights as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 12,388, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Avondale Heights family-friendly for renters?
Avondale Heights has around 5 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $400/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Avondale Heights a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Avondale Heights has a 19.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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