Average rent in Epping (Vic.) - West, VIC — 2026

Epping (Vic.) - West is part of the Whittlesea council area and sits 21km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 12,143 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $381/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 31% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$381/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,143

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Melbourne
21 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Whittlesea

Renting in Epping (Vic.) - West

Epping (Vic.) - West runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $381/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (66% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 31% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (84%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 32 and a population around 12,143. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 45% of residents were born overseas. Epping (Vic.) - West is 21km 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 Epping (Vic.) - West?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Epping (Vic.) - West, VIC was $381. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Epping (Vic.) - West rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Epping (Vic.) - West sat at $381 — 5% above the state average. The suburb is 21km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (84% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Epping (Vic.) - West have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Epping (Vic.) - West's $381/week (ABS 2021) include Cranbourne West, Fawkner, Somerville. Essendon (West) - Aberfeldie, Endeavour Hills - South, St Kilda East 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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