Average rent in Creswick - Clunes, VIC2026

Creswick - Clunes is part of the Hepburn council area and sits 113km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 8,085 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 14% 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
8,085

ABS 2021

Median age
49
Distance to Melbourne
113 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hepburn

Renting in Creswick - Clunes

Creswick - Clunes comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 31% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 82% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 14% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (94%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 8,085, median age 49, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 113km from Melbourne, Creswick - Clunes typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Creswick - Clunes?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Creswick - Clunes, VIC was $250. 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 Creswick - Clunes rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Creswick - Clunes sat at $250 — 31% below the state average. The suburb is 113km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (94% separate houses, 3% flats here).
Which suburbs near Creswick - Clunes have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Creswick - Clunes's $250/week (ABS 2021): Horsham, Rutherglen, Red Cliffs. On the higher end, you've got Norlane, Colac, Chiltern - Indigo Valley. 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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