Average rent in Bundoora - West, VIC2026

Bundoora - West is part of the Whittlesea council area and sits 16km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 6,186 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 29% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,186

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Melbourne
16 km
Households renting
29%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
43%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Whittlesea

Renting in Bundoora - West

Bundoora - West sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $380/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 68% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 29% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (79%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 40 and a population of around 6,186. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 43% of residents were born overseas. 16km from Melbourne, Bundoora - West 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 Bundoora - West?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bundoora - West, VIC was $380. 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 Bundoora - West rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Bundoora - West sat at $380 — 5% above the state average. The suburb is 16km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (79% separate houses, 3% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bundoora - West have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Bundoora - West's $380/week (ABS 2021): Mernda - North, Truganina - South West, Point Nepean. On the higher end, you've got Alphington - Fairfield, Craigieburn - West, Clayton South. 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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