Monbulk - Silvan, VIC 3513
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $360/wk Median
- 12.3% Renters
Monbulk - Silvan Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.8k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $360
- To the CBD
- 43.4km
- Walkability
- 5.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Monbulk - Silvan Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
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.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Monbulk - Silvan for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 12.3% of the suburb's 5,816 residents rent.
Around Monbulk - Silvan
Monbulk - Silvan Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Monbulk - Silvan Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Monbulk - Silvan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Monbulk - Silvan
Real questions renters ask before moving to Monbulk - Silvan.
What's the community like in Monbulk - Silvan?
Monbulk - Silvan has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 5,816, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How far is Monbulk - Silvan from the Melbourne CBD?
Monbulk - Silvan is approximately 43km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Monbulk - Silvan?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Monbulk - Silvan is $360. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $360 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Monbulk - Silvan a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Monbulk - Silvan has a 12.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady 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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