Cairnlea, VIC 3699
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $400/wk Median
- 15.0% Renters
Cairnlea Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 16.6km
- Walkability
- 8.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Cairnlea Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Cairnlea is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 10,038 residents, a smaller but steady 15.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Cairnlea
Cairnlea Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Cairnlea Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Cairnlea
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Cairnlea
Real questions renters ask before moving to Cairnlea.
How much does it cost to rent in Cairnlea?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Cairnlea is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Cairnlea walkable?
Cairnlea carries a walkability score of 8.7/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Cairnlea?
Locals describe Cairnlea as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 10,038, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Cairnlea family-friendly for renters?
Cairnlea 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.
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