Mulgrave, VIC 3803
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $430/wk Median
- 22.3% Renters
Mulgrave Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.9k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $430
- To the CBD
- 21.5km
- Walkability
- 7.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Mulgrave Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Mulgrave is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 19,889 residents, a solid minority 22.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $430 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Mulgrave
Mulgrave Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Mulgrave Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Mulgrave
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Mulgrave
Real questions renters ask before moving to Mulgrave.
How much does it cost to rent in Mulgrave?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Mulgrave is $430. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $430 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Mulgrave?
Locals describe Mulgrave as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 19,889, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Mulgrave a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Mulgrave has a 22.3% 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.
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