Lalor - East, VIC 3316
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $350/wk Median
- 32.8% Renters
Lalor - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.9k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $350
- To the CBD
- 17.1km
- Walkability
- 7
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Lalor - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
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
Renters land in Lalor - East for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 32.8% of the suburb's 9,947 residents rent.
Around Lalor - East
Lalor - East Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Lalor - East Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Lalor - East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Lalor - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Lalor - East.
Is Lalor - East family-friendly for renters?
Lalor - East has around 4 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.
Is Lalor - East walkable?
Lalor - East carries a walkability score of 7.0/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Lalor - East a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Lalor - East has a 32.8% 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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