Roxburgh Park Melbourne 2026: $560 Rent — Honest Local Verdict

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

1. Verdict Box

Roxburgh Park is a 1990s-built northern outer-suburb in the City of Hume, ~22 km north of Melbourne CBD. Honest 2026 read: it’s a credible family-buy suburb with the lowest house prices on the Craigieburn line at this distance from the city, balanced by long drive times during peak hour and a still-maturing retail centre.

Best for: First home buyers, multi-generational families, anyone priced out of Glenroy/Broadmeadows but who needs train access.
Skip if: You need walkable nightlife, dense dining, or weekly CBD commuting under 35 minutes.
Rent pressure: Median house ~$560/week, units ~$430/week (Domain, May 2026 estimate).
Commute reality: ~28-35 min to Flinders Street on the Craigieburn line; 35-50 min driving Hume Freeway peak.
Food scene: Strong Lebanese, Turkish, Iraqi, and Assyrian family restaurants — under-rated.
Family fit: Excellent — large blocks, multiple primary schools, council parks and Hume sport facilities.
Overall verdict: 7.1/10 for family liveability if the long commute fits your work pattern.

2. At-a-Glance Table

What	Roxburgh Park 2026 reality
Distance from Melbourne CBD	~22 km north
Median house rent	~$560/week (Domain, May 2026 estimate)
Median unit rent	~$430/week
Median house sale price	~$680,000-780,000
Train line	Craigieburn (Metropolitan)
Travel time to Flinders St	~28-35 min peak
Council	City of Hume
Population (est. 2026)	~22,500
Median age	~33 years
Major shopping	Roxburgh Park Shopping Centre, Highlands Shopping Centre

Sources: ABS Census 2021 projected forward, Domain market reports, Hume City Council data.

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Roxburgh Park Melbourne 2026: $560 Rent — Honest Local Verdict

1. Verdict Box

2. At-a-Glance Table