Yarra Valley, VIC 3748
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $315/wk Median
- 12.0% Renters
Yarra Valley Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.8k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $315
- To the CBD
- 63.2km
- Walkability
- 3.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Yarra Valley Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Yarra Valley for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 12.0% of the suburb's 16,799 residents rent.
Around Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Yarra Valley Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Yarra Valley
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Yarra Valley
Real questions renters ask before moving to Yarra Valley.
Is Yarra Valley a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Yarra Valley has a 12.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Yarra Valley family-friendly for renters?
Yarra Valley has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $315/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Yarra Valley walkable?
Yarra Valley carries a walkability score of 3.9/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
How far is Yarra Valley from the Melbourne CBD?
Yarra Valley is approximately 63km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 73-88 minutes.
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