Average rent in Burnside Heights, VIC2026

Burnside Heights sits in the Melton local government area, 20km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 6,377 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $411/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 18% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$411/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,377

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Melbourne
20 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
49%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Melton

Renting in Burnside Heights

Burnside Heights commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $411/week — about 13% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (80% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (91%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 6,377, the median age is 33, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Burnside Heights is 20km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Burnside Heights?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Burnside Heights, VIC was $411. 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 Heights rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Burnside Heights sat at $411 — 13% above the state average. The suburb is 20km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (91% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Burnside Heights have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Burnside Heights's $411/week (ABS 2021): Malvern - Glen Iris, Croydon South, Blackburn South. On the higher end, you've got Taylors Lakes, Chelsea Heights, Seddon - Kingsville. 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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