Average rent in Knoxfield - Scoresby, VIC2026

Knoxfield - Scoresby sits in the Knox local government area, 25km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 16,601 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $425/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 23% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$425/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,601

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Melbourne
25 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
41%
Top occupation
Professionals
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Renting in Knoxfield - Scoresby

Knoxfield - Scoresby commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $425/week — about 17% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (74% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (86%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 16,601, the median age is 39, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Knoxfield - Scoresby is 25km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Knoxfield - Scoresby?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Knoxfield - Scoresby, VIC was $425. 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 Knoxfield - Scoresby rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Knoxfield - Scoresby came in at $425 — 17% above. Knoxfield - Scoresby sits 25km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 86% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Knoxfield - Scoresby have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Knoxfield - Scoresby's $425/week (ABS 2021): Flinders, Gowanbrae, Pascoe Vale South. On the higher end, you've got Elsternwick, Wantirna South, Vermont. 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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