Average rent in Belgrave - Selby, VIC2026

Belgrave - Selby is part of the Yarra Ranges council area and sits 37km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 10,005 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 7% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,005

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Melbourne
37 km
Households renting
7%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
17%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Yarra Ranges

Renting in Belgrave - Selby

Belgrave - Selby is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 10% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 91% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (99%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 37km from Melbourne, with a population of around 10,005 and a median age of 40. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Belgrave - Selby?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Belgrave - Selby, VIC was $400. 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 Belgrave - Selby rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Belgrave - Selby came in at $400 — 10% above. Belgrave - Selby sits 37km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 99% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Belgrave - Selby have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Belgrave - Selby's $400/week (ABS 2021): Croydon - West, Diggers Rest, Maribyrnong. On the higher end, you've got Cranbourne East - South, Hawthorn - North, Point Cook - East. 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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