Port Melbourne, VIC 3474
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $522/wk Median
- 42.1% Renters
Port Melbourne Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.2k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $522
- To the CBD
- 3.4km
- Walkability
- 9.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Port Melbourne Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Port Melbourne is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 16,192 residents, a substantial 42.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $522 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Port Melbourne Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Port Melbourne
Real questions renters ask before moving to Port Melbourne.
Is Port Melbourne family-friendly for renters?
Port Melbourne has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $522/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Port Melbourne a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Port Melbourne has a 42.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Port Melbourne from the Melbourne CBD?
Port Melbourne is approximately 4km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Port Melbourne walkable?
Port Melbourne carries a walkability score of 9.7/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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