Average rent in Hillside, VIC2026

Hillside is part of the Melton council area and sits 24km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 16,182 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 14% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,182

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Melbourne
24 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Melton

Renting in Hillside

Hillside sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $380/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 84% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 14% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (89%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 36 and a population of around 16,182. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 30% of residents were born overseas. 24km from Melbourne, Hillside 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 Hillside?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Hillside, VIC was $380. 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 Hillside rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Hillside sat at $380 — 5% above the state average. The suburb is 24km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (89% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Hillside have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Hillside's $380/week (ABS 2021): Mernda - North, Truganina - South West, Point Nepean. On the higher end, you've got Alphington - Fairfield, Craigieburn - West, Clayton South. 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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