Epping - South, VIC 3604
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $350/wk Median
- 34.2% Renters
Epping - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.2k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $350
- To the CBD
- 20.3km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Epping - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Epping - South is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 8,204 residents, a solid minority 34.2% 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 Epping - South
Epping - South Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Epping - South Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Epping - South
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Epping - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Epping - South.
How much does it cost to rent in Epping - South?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Epping - South 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 Epping - South a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Epping - South has a 34.2% 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.
How far is Epping - South from the Melbourne CBD?
Epping - South is approximately 20km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Epping - South family-friendly for renters?
Epping - South has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $350/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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