Average rent in Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek, VIC2026

Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek is part of the Greater Geelong council area and sits 68km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 11,333 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 26% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,333

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Melbourne
68 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Greater Geelong

Renting in Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek

Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $420/week — about 16% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (71% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (92%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 11,333, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek is 68km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek, VIC was $420. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek came in at $420 — 16% above. Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek sits 68km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek's $420/week (ABS 2021) include Hughesdale, Kensington (Vic.), Lynbrook - Lyndhurst. Pascoe Vale South, Clyde North - North, Malvern 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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