Bunyip - Garfield, VIC 3241
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $311/wk Median
- 12.1% Renters
Bunyip - Garfield Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.9k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $311
- To the CBD
- 66.9km
- Walkability
- 3.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Bunyip - Garfield Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Bunyip - Garfield for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 12.1% of the suburb's 9,868 residents rent.
Around Bunyip - Garfield
Bunyip - Garfield Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Bunyip - Garfield Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Bunyip - Garfield
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bunyip - Garfield
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bunyip - Garfield.
Is Bunyip - Garfield family-friendly for renters?
Bunyip - Garfield has around 7 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $311/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Bunyip - Garfield walkable?
Bunyip - Garfield carries a walkability score of 3.7/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
How much does it cost to rent in Bunyip - Garfield?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Bunyip - Garfield is $311. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $311 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Bunyip - Garfield a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Bunyip - Garfield has a 12.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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