Average rent in Craigieburn - South, VIC2026

Craigieburn - South sits in the Hume local government area, 23km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 21,673 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $375/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 26% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$375/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,673

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Melbourne
23 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
47%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hume

Renting in Craigieburn - South

Craigieburn - South sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $375/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 72% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 26% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (92%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 32 and a population of around 21,673. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 47% of residents were born overseas. 23km from Melbourne, Craigieburn - South 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 Craigieburn - South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Craigieburn - South, VIC was $375. 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 Craigieburn - South rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Craigieburn - South came in at $375 — 3% above. Craigieburn - South sits 23km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Craigieburn - South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Craigieburn - South's $375/week (ABS 2021) include Reservoir - North West, Craigieburn - North, Sunbury. Bayswater, Point Nepean, Melbourne CBD - West 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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