Average rent in Gannawarra, VIC2026

Gannawarra is part of the Gannawarra council area and sits 261km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 6,719 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $180/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 15% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$180/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,719

ABS 2021

Median age
52
Distance to Melbourne
261 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
5%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Gannawarra

Renting in Gannawarra

Gannawarra sits below the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $180/week — 50% less than the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 79% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 15% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (96%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 6,719, the median age is 52, and the most common occupation is Managers. 5% of residents were born overseas. Gannawarra is 261km from Melbourne, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Gannawarra?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Gannawarra, VIC was $180. 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 Gannawarra rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Gannawarra came in at $180 — 50% below. Gannawarra sits 261km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Gannawarra have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Gannawarra's $180/week (ABS 2021): Southern Grampians, Nhill Region, Loddon. On the higher end, you've got St Arnaud, Horsham Surrounds, Orbost. 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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