Average rent in Delacombe, VIC2026

Delacombe is part of the Ballarat council area and sits 107km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 10,661 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 26% 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
10,661

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Melbourne
107 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Ballarat

Renting in Delacombe

Delacombe sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $360/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 71% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 26% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (94%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 33 and a population of around 10,661. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 11% of residents were born overseas. 107km from Melbourne, Delacombe 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 Delacombe?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Delacombe, VIC was $360. 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 Delacombe rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Delacombe sat at $360 — 1% below the state average. The suburb is 107km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (94% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Delacombe have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Delacombe's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Reservoir - North East, Springvale, Cranbourne North - West. Melbourne CBD - North, Manor Lakes - Quandong, Seabrook 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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