Average rent in Bayswater, VIC — 2026

Bayswater is part of the Knox council area and sits 27km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 12,589 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $376/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$376/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,589

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Melbourne
27 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
62%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
35%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Knox

Renting in Bayswater

Bayswater runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $376/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (63% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 33% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (62%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 38 and a population around 12,589. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 35% of residents were born overseas. Bayswater is 27km 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 Bayswater?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bayswater, VIC was $376. 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 Bayswater rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Bayswater sat at $376 — 4% above the state average. The suburb is 27km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (62% separate houses, 11% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bayswater have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bayswater's $376/week (ABS 2021) include Whittlesea, Melbourne CBD - East, Upwey - Tecoma. Truganina - South West, Mernda - North, Cranbourne West 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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