Average rent in Brunswick - South, VIC — 2026

Brunswick - South is part of the Moreland council area and sits 5km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 12,983 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $450/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 50% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$450/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,983

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Melbourne
5 km
Households renting
50%
Separate houses
28%
Flats / apartments
41%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Moreland

Renting in Brunswick - South

Renting in Brunswick - South costs more than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $450/week, which is 24% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (50%) living mostly in flats and apartments (41%), which fits the inner-Melbourne pattern. About 30% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Brunswick - South is 5km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Brunswick - South?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Brunswick - South, VIC was $450. 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 Brunswick - South rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Brunswick - South came in at $450 — 24% above. Brunswick - South sits 5km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 28% separate houses and 41% flats).
Which suburbs near Brunswick - South have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Brunswick - South's $450/week (ABS 2021): Eltham, Chirnside Park, Ivanhoe. On the higher end, you've got Fitzroy, Ivanhoe East - Eaglemont, Donvale - Park Orchards. 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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