Average rent in Kilsyth, VIC2026

Kilsyth is part of the Yarra Ranges council area and sits 31km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 9,916 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $396/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$396/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,916

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Melbourne
31 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Yarra Ranges

Renting in Kilsyth

Kilsyth runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $396/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (76% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 20% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (86%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 38 and a population around 9,916. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 21% of residents were born overseas. Kilsyth is 31km 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 Kilsyth?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kilsyth, VIC was $396. 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 Kilsyth rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Kilsyth came in at $396 — 9% above. Kilsyth sits 31km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 86% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Kilsyth have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kilsyth's $396/week (ABS 2021) include Truganina - South East, Carnegie, Roxburgh Park - North. Croydon - West, Mooroolbark, Strathfieldsaye 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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