Average rent in Altona Meadows, VIC2026

Altona Meadows sits in the Hobsons Bay local government area, 17km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 18,479 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $341/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 27% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$341/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,479

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Melbourne
17 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
33%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hobsons Bay

Renting in Altona Meadows

Altona Meadows runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $341/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (71% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 27% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (85%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 41 and a population around 18,479. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 33% of residents were born overseas. Altona Meadows is 17km 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Altona Meadows?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Altona Meadows, VIC was $341. 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 Altona Meadows rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Altona Meadows came in at $341 — 6% below. Altona Meadows sits 17km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Altona Meadows have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Altona Meadows's $341/week (ABS 2021) include Sunshine, North Geelong - Bell Park, Portarlington. Cranbourne, Meadow Heights, Pakenham - North East sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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