Average rent in Glenroy - West, VIC2026

Glenroy - West is part of the Moreland council area and sits 13km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 8,857 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $369/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 39% 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
8,857

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Melbourne
13 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
47%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
46%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Moreland

Renting in Glenroy - West

Glenroy - West runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $369/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (59% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 39% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (47%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 33 and a population around 8,857. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 46% of residents were born overseas. Glenroy - West is 13km 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 Glenroy - West?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Glenroy - West, 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 - West rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Glenroy - West came in at $369 — 2% above. Glenroy - West sits 13km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 47% separate houses and 20% flats).
Which suburbs near Glenroy - West have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Glenroy - West's $369/week (ABS 2021) include Sydenham, Pakenham - North West, The Basin. Alfredton, Narre Warren - North East, Lara 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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