Diggers Rest, VIC 3858
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $396/wk Median
- 20.8% Renters
Diggers Rest Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.2k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $396
- To the CBD
- 32.5km
- Walkability
- 7.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Diggers Rest Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
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.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Diggers Rest is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 5,237 residents, a solid minority 20.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $396 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Diggers Rest Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Diggers Rest
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Diggers Rest
Real questions renters ask before moving to Diggers Rest.
Is Diggers Rest a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Diggers Rest has a 20.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
What's the community like in Diggers Rest?
Locals describe Diggers Rest as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 5,237, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How far is Diggers Rest from the Melbourne CBD?
Diggers Rest is approximately 33km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 43-58 minutes.
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