Average rent in Abbotsford, VIC — 2026

Abbotsford is part of the Yarra council area and sits 3km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 9,088 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $425/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 55% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$425/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,088

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Melbourne
3 km
Households renting
55%
Separate houses
10%
Flats / apartments
63%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Yarra

Renting in Abbotsford

Renting in Abbotsford costs more than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $425/week, which is 17% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (55%) living mostly in flats and apartments (63%), which fits the inner-Melbourne pattern. About 34% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Abbotsford is 3km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Abbotsford?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Abbotsford, VIC was $425. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Abbotsford rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Abbotsford came in at $425 — 17% above. Abbotsford sits 3km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 10% separate houses and 63% flats).
Which suburbs near Abbotsford have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Abbotsford's $425/week (ABS 2021): Flinders, Gowanbrae, Pascoe Vale South. On the higher end, you've got Elsternwick, Wantirna South, Vermont. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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