Average rent in Glenroy - East, VIC2026

Glenroy - East sits in the Moreland local government area, 13km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 14,783 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $369/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 37% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,783

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Melbourne
13 km
Households renting
37%
Separate houses
65%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
42%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Moreland

Renting in Glenroy - East

Glenroy - East sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $369/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 60% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 37% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (65%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 34 and a population of around 14,783. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 42% of residents were born overseas. 13km from Melbourne, Glenroy - East 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 Glenroy - East?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Glenroy - East, VIC was $369. 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 Glenroy - East rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Glenroy - East sat at $369 — 2% above the state average. The suburb is 13km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (65% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Glenroy - East have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Glenroy - East's $369/week (ABS 2021): Sydenham, Pakenham - North West, The Basin. On the higher end, you've got Alfredton, Narre Warren - North East, Lara. 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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