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3144 · VIC

Malvern

Data updated Q4 2025 · 156 bond lodgements/qtr

HouseUnit
Median rent$1,200/wk$620/wk
1yr change 11.1%(was $1080/wk) 11.1%(was $558/wk)
3yr change 35.1%(was $888/wk) 39%(was $446/wk)
Vacancy rate0.8%very tight
Bond lodgements156 per quarter

Vacancy rate context

A healthy rental market sits around 3% vacancy. At 0.8%, Malvern is in a severe rental shortage. Landlords have very high negotiating power, and tenants face intense competition for available properties.

Other suburbs in VIC

Fitzroy$850/wk 10.4%
Richmond$900/wk 10.4%
St Kilda$950/wk 10.5%
South Yarra$1050/wk 11.1%
Brunswick$780/wk 11.4%
Carlton$850/wk 11.1%

Median rents are calculated from rental bond lodgements submitted to state government authorities (NSW Fair Trading, RTBA VIC, RTA QLD, CBS SA, DMIRS WA). Data is updated quarterly and represents the median weekly rent for new tenancies.

$/wk
Median rent in Malvern (2-bed unit): $527/wkQ4 2025 · 156 bonds