Average rent in Collingwood, VIC — 2026

Collingwood is part of the Yarra council area and sits 3km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 9,179 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $425/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 64% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$425/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,179

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Melbourne
3 km
Households renting
64%
Separate houses
6%
Flats / apartments
68%
Born overseas
35%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Yarra

Renting in Collingwood

Collingwood sits well above the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $425/week — that's 17% over the state-wide $363/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 64%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (68%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Melbourne. About 35% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 3km from the Melbourne CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Collingwood?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Collingwood, VIC was $425. 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 Collingwood rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Collingwood sat at $425 — 17% above the state average. The suburb is 3km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (6% separate houses, 68% flats here).
Which suburbs near Collingwood have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Collingwood's $425/week (ABS 2021) include Flinders, Gowanbrae, Pascoe Vale South. Elsternwick, Wantirna South, Vermont sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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