Mount Dandenong - Olinda, VIC 3889
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $400/wk Median
- 8.2% Renters
Mount Dandenong - Olinda Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.7k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 36.3km
- Walkability
- 6
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Mount Dandenong - Olinda Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Mount Dandenong - Olinda is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 9,706 residents, a smaller but steady 8.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Mount Dandenong - Olinda
Mount Dandenong - Olinda Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Mount Dandenong - Olinda Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Mount Dandenong - Olinda
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mount Dandenong - Olinda
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mount Dandenong - Olinda.
What's the community like in Mount Dandenong - Olinda?
Locals describe Mount Dandenong - Olinda as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 9,706, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How far is Mount Dandenong - Olinda from the Melbourne CBD?
Mount Dandenong - Olinda is approximately 37km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 47-62 minutes.
Is Mount Dandenong - Olinda walkable?
Mount Dandenong - Olinda carries a walkability score of 6.0/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Mount Dandenong - Olinda a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Mount Dandenong - Olinda has a 8.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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