Average rent in Delahey, VIC2026

Delahey is part of the Brimbank council area and sits 19km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 8,077 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $350/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 23% 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
8,077

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Melbourne
19 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
76%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
48%
Top occupation
Clerical and Administrative Workers
LGA
Brimbank

Renting in Delahey

Delahey runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $350/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (74% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 23% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (76%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 39 and a population around 8,077. The most common occupation is Clerical and Administrative Workers, and 48% of residents were born overseas. Delahey is 19km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Delahey?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Delahey, VIC was $350. 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 Delahey rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Delahey came in at $350 — 4% below. Delahey sits 19km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 76% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Delahey have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Delahey's $350/week (ABS 2021): Reservoir - South East, Meadow Heights, Pakenham - North East. On the higher end, you've got Werribee - South, West Footscray - Tottenham, Tullamarine. 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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