Oak Park, VIC 3219
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $401/wk Median
- 32.6% Renters
Oak Park Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 7.9k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $401
- To the CBD
- 11.2km
- Walkability
- 7.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Oak Park Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Oak Park is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 7,898 residents, a solid minority 32.6% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $401 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Oak Park
Oak Park Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Oak Park Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Oak Park
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Oak Park
Real questions renters ask before moving to Oak Park.
How far is Oak Park from the Melbourne CBD?
Oak Park is approximately 11km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Oak Park walkable?
Oak Park carries a walkability score of 7.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Oak Park a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Oak Park has a 32.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority 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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