Average rent in Kingsbury, VIC2026

Kingsbury sits in the Darebin local government area, 13km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 10,408 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $369/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 35% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$369/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,408

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Melbourne
13 km
Households renting
35%
Separate houses
60%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
42%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darebin

Renting in Kingsbury

Kingsbury sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $369/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 61% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 35% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (60%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 34 and a population of around 10,408. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 42% of residents were born overseas. 13km from Melbourne, Kingsbury is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kingsbury?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kingsbury, VIC was $369. 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 Kingsbury rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Kingsbury came in at $369 — 2% above. Kingsbury sits 13km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 60% separate houses and 20% flats).
Which suburbs near Kingsbury have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kingsbury's $369/week (ABS 2021) include Sydenham, Pakenham - North West, The Basin. Alfredton, Narre Warren - North East, Lara 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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