Average rent in Alfredton, VIC — 2026
Alfredton sits in the Ballarat local government area, 112km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 16,835 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $370/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 28% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$370/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 16,835
- Median age
- 34
- Distance to Melbourne
- 112 km
- Households renting
- 28%
- Separate houses
- 93%
- Flats / apartments
- 4%
- Born overseas
- 16%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Ballarat
ABS 2021
Renting in Alfredton
Alfredton runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $370/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (70% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 28% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (93%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 34 and a population around 16,835. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 16% of residents were born overseas. Alfredton is 112km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.
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