Average rent in Croydon Hills - Warranwood, VIC2026

Croydon Hills - Warranwood is part of the Maroondah council area and sits 27km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 18,059 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $431/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 13% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$431/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,059

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Melbourne
27 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Maroondah

Renting in Croydon Hills - Warranwood

Croydon Hills - Warranwood is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $431/week, around 19% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 86% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (97%) 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 27km from Melbourne, with a population of around 18,059 and a median age of 41. 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 Croydon Hills - Warranwood?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Croydon Hills - Warranwood, VIC was $431. 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 Croydon Hills - Warranwood rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Croydon Hills - Warranwood came in at $431 — 19% above. Croydon Hills - Warranwood sits 27km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 97% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Croydon Hills - Warranwood have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Croydon Hills - Warranwood's $431/week (ABS 2021) include Mulgrave, Greenvale - Bulla, Narre Warren South - East. Niddrie - Essendon West, Lysterfield, Ringwood North 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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