Montmorency - Briar Hill, VIC 3587
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $415/wk Median
- 17.3% Renters
Montmorency - Briar Hill Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.5k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $415
- To the CBD
- 16.7km
- Walkability
- 7
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Montmorency - Briar Hill Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
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.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Montmorency - Briar Hill for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 17.3% of the suburb's 16,539 residents rent.
Around Montmorency - Briar Hill
Montmorency - Briar Hill Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Montmorency - Briar Hill Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Montmorency - Briar Hill
Real questions renters ask before moving to Montmorency - Briar Hill.
Is Montmorency - Briar Hill a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Montmorency - Briar Hill has a 17.3% 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.
Is Montmorency - Briar Hill family-friendly for renters?
Montmorency - Briar Hill has around 9 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $415/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How far is Montmorency - Briar Hill from the Melbourne CBD?
Montmorency - Briar Hill is approximately 17km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 27-42 minutes.
What's the community like in Montmorency - Briar Hill?
Locals describe Montmorency - Briar Hill as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 16,539, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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