Average rent in Delacombe, VIC — 2026

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.

$360/wk

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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