Average rent in Docklands, VIC — 2026

Docklands is part of the Melbourne council area and sits 2km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 15,493 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $411/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 67% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$411/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,493

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Melbourne
2 km
Households renting
67%
Separate houses
1%
Flats / apartments
98%
Born overseas
62%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Melbourne

Renting in Docklands

Renting in Docklands costs more than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $411/week, which is 13% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (67%) living mostly in flats and apartments (98%), which fits the inner-Melbourne pattern. About 62% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Docklands is 2km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Docklands?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Docklands, VIC was $411. 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 Docklands rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Docklands came in at $411 — 13% above. Docklands sits 2km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 1% separate houses and 98% flats).
Which suburbs near Docklands have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Docklands's $411/week (ABS 2021) include Malvern - Glen Iris, Croydon South, Blackburn South. Taylors Lakes, Chelsea Heights, Seddon - Kingsville 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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