Average rent in Lilydale - Coldstream, VIC2026

Lilydale - Coldstream sits in the Yarra Ranges local government area, 38km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 19,599 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $369/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 18% 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
19,599

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Melbourne
38 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
82%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
17%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Yarra Ranges

Renting in Lilydale - Coldstream

Lilydale - Coldstream 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: 78% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 18% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (82%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 40 and a population of around 19,599. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 17% of residents were born overseas. 38km from Melbourne, Lilydale - Coldstream 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 Lilydale - Coldstream?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Lilydale - Coldstream, 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 Lilydale - Coldstream rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Lilydale - Coldstream came in at $369 — 2% above. Lilydale - Coldstream sits 38km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 82% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Lilydale - Coldstream have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Lilydale - Coldstream'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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