Mount Waverley - North, VIC 3739
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $485/wk Median
- 24.3% Renters
Mount Waverley - North Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.1k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $485
- To the CBD
- 15.8km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Mount Waverley - North Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
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.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Mount Waverley - North for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 24.3% of the suburb's 16,073 residents rent.
Around Mount Waverley - North
Mount Waverley - North Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Mount Waverley - North Central
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 Mount Waverley - North
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mount Waverley - North.
Is Mount Waverley - North family-friendly for renters?
Mount Waverley - North has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $485/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Mount Waverley - North walkable?
Mount Waverley - North carries a walkability score of 7.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Mount Waverley - North a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Mount Waverley - North has a 24.3% 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.
How far is Mount Waverley - North from the Melbourne CBD?
Mount Waverley - North is approximately 16km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 26-41 minutes.
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