Bayswater, VIC 3231
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $376/wk Median
- 33.4% Renters
Bayswater Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.6k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $376
- To the CBD
- 26.5km
- Walkability
- 7.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Bayswater Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Bayswater is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,589 residents, a solid minority 33.4% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $376 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Bayswater
Bayswater Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Bayswater Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Bayswater
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bayswater
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bayswater.
Is Bayswater walkable?
Bayswater carries a walkability score of 7.1/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Bayswater?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Bayswater is $376. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $376 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Bayswater?
Bayswater has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 12,589, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Bayswater family-friendly for renters?
Bayswater has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $376/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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