Average rent in Brookfield, VIC2026

Brookfield sits in the Melton local government area, 39km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 9,829 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 26% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$350/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,829

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Melbourne
39 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Melton

Renting in Brookfield

Brookfield sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $350/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 71% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 26% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (89%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 33 and a population of around 9,829. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 34% of residents were born overseas. 39km from Melbourne, Brookfield 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 Brookfield?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Brookfield, VIC was $350. 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 Brookfield rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Brookfield came in at $350 — 4% below. Brookfield sits 39km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 89% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Brookfield have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Brookfield's $350/week (ABS 2021): Reservoir - South East, Meadow Heights, Pakenham - North East. On the higher end, you've got Werribee - South, West Footscray - Tottenham, Tullamarine. 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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