Average rent in Bentleigh - McKinnon, VIC2026

Bentleigh - McKinnon is part of the Glen Eira council area and sits 14km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 24,896 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $491/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 29% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$491/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
24,896

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Melbourne
14 km
Households renting
29%
Separate houses
58%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
37%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Glen Eira

Renting in Bentleigh - McKinnon

Bentleigh - McKinnon commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $491/week — about 35% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (68% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (58%). 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 24,896, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Bentleigh - McKinnon is 14km 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 Bentleigh - McKinnon?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bentleigh - McKinnon, VIC was $491. 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 Bentleigh - McKinnon rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Bentleigh - McKinnon came in at $491 — 35% above. Bentleigh - McKinnon sits 14km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 58% separate houses and 20% flats).
Which suburbs near Bentleigh - McKinnon have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bentleigh - McKinnon's $491/week (ABS 2021) include Camberwell, Northcote - West, Toorak. Albert Park, Vermont South, Mount Martha 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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