Hurstbridge, VIC 3436
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $420/wk Median
- 10.5% Renters
Hurstbridge Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.6k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $420
- To the CBD
- 27.9km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Hurstbridge Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Hurstbridge is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 3,554 residents, a smaller but steady 10.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $420 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Hurstbridge
Hurstbridge Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Hurstbridge Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Hurstbridge
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Hurstbridge
Real questions renters ask before moving to Hurstbridge.
How much does it cost to rent in Hurstbridge?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Hurstbridge is $420. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $420 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Hurstbridge from the Melbourne CBD?
Hurstbridge is approximately 28km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Hurstbridge family-friendly for renters?
Hurstbridge has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $420/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Hurstbridge walkable?
Hurstbridge carries a walkability score of 7.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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