Average rent in Boronia, VIC2026

Boronia is part of the Knox council area and sits 29km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 23,560 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $376/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 28% 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
23,560

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Melbourne
29 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
71%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Knox

Renting in Boronia

Boronia sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $376/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 70% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 28% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (71%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 39 and a population of around 23,560. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 27% of residents were born overseas. 29km from Melbourne, Boronia is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Boronia?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Boronia, 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 Boronia rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Boronia came in at $376 — 4% above. Boronia sits 29km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 71% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Boronia have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Boronia's $376/week (ABS 2021): Whittlesea, Melbourne CBD - East, Upwey - Tecoma. On the higher end, you've got Truganina - South West, Mernda - North, Cranbourne West. 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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