Chirnside Park, VIC 3489
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $443/wk Median
- 14.9% Renters
Chirnside Park Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.8k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $443
- To the CBD
- 32km
- Walkability
- 5.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Chirnside Park Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
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
Urban Convenience
Chirnside Park is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,779 residents, a smaller but steady 14.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $443 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Chirnside Park
Chirnside Park Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Chirnside Park Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Chirnside Park
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Chirnside Park
Real questions renters ask before moving to Chirnside Park.
Is Chirnside Park family-friendly for renters?
Chirnside Park has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $443/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How far is Chirnside Park from the Melbourne CBD?
Chirnside Park is approximately 32km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Chirnside Park?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Chirnside Park is $443. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $443 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Chirnside Park?
Chirnside Park has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 11,779, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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