Hughesdale, VIC 3249
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $416/wk Median
- 34.7% Renters
Hughesdale Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 7.6k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $416
- To the CBD
- 14.1km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Hughesdale Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Hughesdale is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 7,563 residents, a solid minority 34.7% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $416 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Hughesdale
Hughesdale Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Hughesdale Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Hughesdale
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Hughesdale
Real questions renters ask before moving to Hughesdale.
Is Hughesdale a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Hughesdale has a 34.7% 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 much does it cost to rent in Hughesdale?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Hughesdale is $416. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $416 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Hughesdale family-friendly for renters?
Hughesdale has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $416/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
What's the community like in Hughesdale?
Hughesdale has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 7,563, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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