Average rent in Burnside, VIC2026

Burnside is part of the Melton council area and sits 20km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 5,800 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 10% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,800

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Melbourne
20 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
48%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Melton

Renting in Burnside

Burnside is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 10% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 82% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (85%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 20km from Melbourne, with a population of around 5,800 and a median age of 37. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Burnside?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Burnside, VIC was $400. 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 Burnside rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Burnside came in at $400 — 10% above. Burnside sits 20km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Burnside have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Burnside's $400/week (ABS 2021): Croydon - West, Diggers Rest, Maribyrnong. On the higher end, you've got Cranbourne East - South, Hawthorn - North, Point Cook - East. 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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