Craigieburn - Central, VIC 3455
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $350/wk Median
- 27.1% Renters
Craigieburn - Central Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.1k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $350
- To the CBD
- 24.7km
- Walkability
- 6.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Craigieburn - Central Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Craigieburn - Central is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 8,099 residents, a solid minority 27.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $350 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Craigieburn - Central
Craigieburn - Central Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Craigieburn - Central Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Craigieburn - Central
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Craigieburn - Central
Real questions renters ask before moving to Craigieburn - Central.
Is Craigieburn - Central walkable?
Craigieburn - Central carries a walkability score of 6.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
What's the community like in Craigieburn - Central?
Craigieburn - Central has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 8,099, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Craigieburn - Central?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Craigieburn - Central is $350. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $350 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Craigieburn - Central a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Craigieburn - Central has a 27.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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