Average rent in Horsham Surrounds, VIC2026

Horsham Surrounds sits in the Horsham local government area, 277km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 3,471 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $185/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 9% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$185/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,471

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Melbourne
277 km
Households renting
9%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
6%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Horsham

Renting in Horsham Surrounds

Horsham Surrounds sits below the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $185/week — 49% less than the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 84% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 9% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (98%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 3,471, the median age is 46, and the most common occupation is Managers. 6% of residents were born overseas. Horsham Surrounds is 277km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Horsham Surrounds?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Horsham Surrounds, VIC was $185. 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 Horsham Surrounds rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Horsham Surrounds sat at $185 — 49% below the state average. The suburb is 277km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (98% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Horsham Surrounds have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Horsham Surrounds's $185/week (ABS 2021): St Arnaud, Swan Hill Surrounds, Gannawarra. On the higher end, you've got Orbost, Moyne - East, Kerang. 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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