Average rent in Alexandra, VIC2026

Alexandra is part of the Murrindindi council area and sits 97km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 6,828 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 18% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$250/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,828

ABS 2021

Median age
54
Distance to Melbourne
97 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Murrindindi

Renting in Alexandra

Alexandra comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 31% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 78% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 18% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (92%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 6,828, median age 54, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 12% of residents were born overseas. At 97km from Melbourne, Alexandra typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Alexandra?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Alexandra, VIC was $250. 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 Alexandra rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Alexandra came in at $250 — 31% below. Alexandra sits 97km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Alexandra have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Alexandra's $250/week (ABS 2021): Horsham, Rutherglen, Red Cliffs. On the higher end, you've got Norlane, Colac, Chiltern - Indigo Valley. 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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