Average rent in Bright - Mount Beauty, VIC2026

Bright - Mount Beauty sits in the Alpine local government area, 210km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 8,903 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $298/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 19% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$298/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,903

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Melbourne
210 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Alpine

Renting in Bright - Mount Beauty

Bright - Mount Beauty comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $298/week, around 18% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 76% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 19% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (91%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 8,903, median age 47, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 14% of residents were born overseas. At 210km from Melbourne, Bright - Mount Beauty typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bright - Mount Beauty?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Bright - Mount Beauty, VIC was $298. 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 Bright - Mount Beauty rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Bright - Mount Beauty came in at $298 — 18% below. Bright - Mount Beauty sits 210km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 91% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Bright - Mount Beauty have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Bright - Mount Beauty's $298/week (ABS 2021): East Bendigo - Kennington, Canadian - Mount Clear, Yarrawonga. On the higher end, you've got Melton, Newcomb - Moolap, Yea. 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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