Average rent in Keysborough - North, VIC2026

Keysborough - North is part of the Greater Dandenong council area and sits 27km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 15,096 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $381/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 21% 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
15,096

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Melbourne
27 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
54%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Greater Dandenong

Renting in Keysborough - North

Keysborough - North runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $381/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (75% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 21% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (90%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 40 and a population around 15,096. The most common occupation is Labourers, and 54% of residents were born overseas. Keysborough - North is 27km 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 Keysborough - North?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Keysborough - North, VIC was $381. 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 Keysborough - North rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Keysborough - North came in at $381 — 5% above. Keysborough - North sits 27km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Keysborough - North have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Keysborough - North's $381/week (ABS 2021) include Cranbourne West, Fawkner, Somerville. Essendon (West) - Aberfeldie, Endeavour Hills - South, St Kilda East 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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