Average rent in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square, VIC2026

Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square sits in the Greater Bendigo local government area, 129km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 21,043 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $290/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 31% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$290/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,043

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Melbourne
129 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Greater Bendigo

Renting in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square

Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $290/week, around 20% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 67% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 31% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (90%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 21,043, median age 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 11% of residents were born overseas. At 129km from Melbourne, Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square, VIC was $290. 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 Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square came in at $290 — 20% below. Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square sits 129km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square's $290/week (ABS 2021) include Ballarat East - Warrenheip, Warrnambool - South, Nagambie. Canadian - Mount Clear, East Bendigo - Kennington, Bright - Mount Beauty 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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