Reservoir - North East, VIC 3715
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $358/wk Median
- 38.8% Renters
Reservoir - North East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 14.8k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $358
- To the CBD
- 13.1km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Reservoir - North East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Reservoir - North East is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 14,795 residents, a substantial 38.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $358 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Reservoir - North East
Reservoir - North East Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Reservoir - North East Common
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 Reservoir - North East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Reservoir - North East.
Is Reservoir - North East a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Reservoir - North East has a 38.8% 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 much does it cost to rent in Reservoir - North East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Reservoir - North East is $358. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $358 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Reservoir - North East from the Melbourne CBD?
Reservoir - North East is approximately 13km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Reservoir - North East walkable?
Reservoir - North East carries a walkability score of 7.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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