Caroline Springs, VIC 3606
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $401/wk Median
- 21.8% Renters
Caroline Springs Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 20.4k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $401
- To the CBD
- 21.5km
- Walkability
- 6.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 10
ABS 2021 Census
Caroline Springs Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
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.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Caroline Springs for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 21.8% of the suburb's 20,365 residents rent.
Around Caroline Springs
Caroline Springs Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Caroline Springs Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Caroline Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Caroline Springs
Real questions renters ask before moving to Caroline Springs.
Is Caroline Springs walkable?
Caroline Springs carries a walkability score of 6.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Caroline Springs?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Caroline Springs is $401. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $401 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Caroline Springs from the Melbourne CBD?
Caroline Springs is approximately 22km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 32-47 minutes.
Is Caroline Springs family-friendly for renters?
Caroline Springs has around 10 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $401/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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