Abbotsford
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Abbotsford, VIC 3067.
About Abbotsford
Welcome to Abbotsford
Abbotsford sits about four kilometres north-east of the Melbourne CBD, tucked into a bend of the Yarra River between Richmond, Burnley, Collingwood, Clifton Hill and Fitzroy. Once the industrial heartland of inner Melbourne, it has spent the past two decades reinventing its old factories, breweries and warehouses as apartments, studios and offices, while keeping enough grit and character to still feel like a working suburb rather than a polished redevelopment.
With a population of just over 9,000 and a median age of 33, Abbotsford has become a magnet for young professionals, creatives and downsizers who want inner-city convenience without the price tag of neighbouring Fitzroy or Richmond. It suits people who value walkability, river views and a strong café culture over a big backyard.
Lifestyle & dining
Abbotsford's character comes largely from its adaptive reuse of industrial buildings. Old textile mills and factories have become breweries, distilleries, art studios and dining precincts, and the suburb has a strong reputation for good coffee and casual eating, much of it clustered around Victoria Street and the streets running down to the Yarra. The Convent precinct at the old Abbotsford Convent is the suburb's cultural anchor, with galleries, artist studios, a farmers' market and gardens that back onto the river.
The Yarra itself is central to daily life here, with the Main Yarra Trail drawing walkers and cyclists along the water and through to neighbouring Studley Park and Yarra Bend. Because Abbotsford backs onto Collingwood and Fitzroy, residents also have easy access to Smith Street and Brunswick Street's shopping and nightlife without having to live on top of it.
Getting around
Abbotsford is well served by public transport for its size. Victoria Street's tram routes run through the suburb toward the city, and buses connect through to Richmond and Collingwood, both of which have train stations within easy reach on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines. The suburb's proximity to the CBD, roughly a 15 to 20 minute tram or bike ride, means many residents commute without a car, and the flat riverside terrain makes cycling into the city or along the Yarra Trail a popular option.
Road access is also convenient, with Hoddle Street and Victoria Parade providing quick links to the eastern suburbs and the CBD respectively, though like much of inner Melbourne, peak-hour congestion on these arterials is a factor worth weighing up.
Housing & architecture
The current listing mix in Abbotsford is heavily weighted toward apartments and units, which make up 71% of stock, followed by houses at 18%, townhouses at 10% and a small proportion of land. This reflects the suburb's transformation from workers' cottages and factories into a mix of heritage warehouse conversions, boutique apartment developments and the occasional surviving single-fronted Victorian terrace.
Buyers after a freestanding house are competing for a genuinely limited pool, while the apartment market spans everything from compact studios in converted mills to newer architect-designed builds. This variety gives Abbotsford a more layered streetscape than many inner-city suburbs, where period charm and contemporary design sit side by side.
The property market
Abbotsford's median house price currently sits at $1.37 million, with houses having recorded growth of 4.6% recently, a solid result for an inner-city market. Units and apartments, which dominate the local listings, carry a median price of $545,000, making them a significantly more accessible entry point into the suburb.
Renters can expect a median rent of $955 per week across the suburb, underlining strong ongoing demand from tenants drawn to the location and lifestyle. Given the dwelling mix, most buyer and renter activity is concentrated in the apartment sector, while houses remain a scarcer, higher-value proposition for those wanting land in a suburb this close to the city.
Schools & families
Abbotsford is not typically thought of as a family-heavy suburb given its median age of 33 and apartment-dominated housing, but it does have local options, including Abbotsford Primary School and Sophia Mundi Steiner School, which offers an alternative, arts-integrated approach to education. Families needing broader secondary options typically look to schools in neighbouring Richmond, Collingwood and Fitzroy, all a short drive or tram ride away.
The riverside parks, the Abbotsford Convent grounds and the Yarra trails also give families with young children plenty of open space close to home, even if the housing stock itself leans toward apartment living.
Market snapshot
Abbotsford property market
Median sale price
$1.37m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$955
per week
Gross rental yield
3.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$978k
Median
$1.37m
Premium
$1.92m
Days on market
41
Auction clearance
67%
Sold this year
43
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Abbotsford by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Abbotsford, VIC 3067.
Population
9,088
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$2,197
median, per week
Median rent
$425
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Abbotsford
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Abbotsford
$550k
116/4 Acacia Place
Sold ~July 2026
$2.20m
101 Turner Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
5 Mollison Street
Sold ~July 2026
$489k
103/10 Trenerry Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$940k
104 Little Charles Street
Sold ~July 2026
$620k
505A/609 Victoria Street
Sold ~July 2026
$620k
10/8 Grosvenor Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.44m
57 Stafford Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Abbotsford suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Abbotsford?
The median unit price in Abbotsford, VIC is $545k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 5.2%.
How much is rent in Abbotsford?
The median weekly rent in Abbotsford is around $680 per week.
Is Abbotsford a good place to live?
Abbotsford is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 km (1.2 mi) north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Yarra local government area. Abbotsford is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 9,088 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Abbotsford?
Abbotsford has a population of 9,088 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Abbotsford?
There are 2 schools in or near Abbotsford, including Sophia Mundi Steiner School and Abbotsford Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Abbotsford?
Properties in Abbotsford take around 46 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Abbotsford?
Entry-level properties in Abbotsford start around $383k, while premium homes reach $882k.
What suburbs are near Abbotsford?
Suburbs near Abbotsford include Richmond, Burnley, Collingwood, Clifton Hill and Fitzroy.
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