Average rent in Kerang, VIC2026

Kerang is part of the Gannawarra council area and sits 250km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 3,960 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $200/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 23% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$200/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,960

ABS 2021

Median age
51
Distance to Melbourne
250 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
6%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gannawarra

Renting in Kerang

Kerang comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $200/week, around 45% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 72% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 23% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (89%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 3,960, median age 51, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 6% of residents were born overseas. At 250km from Melbourne, Kerang 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 Kerang?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kerang, VIC was $200. 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 Kerang rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Kerang sat at $200 — 45% below the state average. The suburb is 250km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (89% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Kerang have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Kerang's $200/week (ABS 2021): Orbost, Horsham Surrounds, St Arnaud. On the higher end, you've got Towong, Moe - Newborough, Moira. 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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