Meadow Heights, VIC 3299
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $346/wk Median
- 30.5% Renters
Meadow Heights Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 14.9k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $346
- To the CBD
- 18.5km
- Walkability
- 7.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Meadow Heights Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Meadow Heights for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 30.5% of the suburb's 14,890 residents rent.
Around Meadow Heights
Meadow Heights Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Meadow Heights Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Meadow Heights
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Meadow Heights
Real questions renters ask before moving to Meadow Heights.
What's the community like in Meadow Heights?
Meadow Heights has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 14,890, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Meadow Heights a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Meadow Heights has a 30.5% 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.
Is Meadow Heights walkable?
Meadow Heights carries a walkability score of 7.2/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Meadow Heights?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Meadow Heights is $346. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $346 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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