Average rent in Broadmeadows, VIC — 2026
Broadmeadows sits in the Hume local government area, 15km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 13,859 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $331/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 48% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$331/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 13,859
- Median age
- 33
- Distance to Melbourne
- 15 km
- Households renting
- 48%
- Separate houses
- 70%
- Flats / apartments
- 11%
- Born overseas
- 48%
- Top occupation
- Technicians and Trades Workers
- LGA
- Hume
ABS 2021
Renting in Broadmeadows
Broadmeadows runs close to the Victoria median rent of $363/week, with renters paying around $331/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Broadmeadows from the state norm is its renter density — 48% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 70% separate houses and 11% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 13,859, the median age is 33, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 48% of residents were born overseas. At 15km from Melbourne, Broadmeadows typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.
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