Average rent in Kinglake, VIC2026

Kinglake is part of the Murrindindi council area and sits 54km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 4,204 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $306/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 5% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$306/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,204

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Melbourne
54 km
Households renting
5%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Murrindindi

Renting in Kinglake

Kinglake sits below the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $306/week — 16% less than the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 91% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 5% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (99%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 4,204, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 10% of residents were born overseas. Kinglake is 54km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Kinglake?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kinglake, VIC was $306. 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 Kinglake rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Kinglake came in at $306 — 16% below. Kinglake sits 54km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 99% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Kinglake have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kinglake's $306/week (ABS 2021) include Newcomb - Moolap, Melton, Yea. Golden Plains - South, Castlemaine, Dandenong - North 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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