Average rent in Maribyrnong, VIC2026

Maribyrnong is part of the Maribyrnong council area and sits 8km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 12,573 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $396/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 38% 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
12,573

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Melbourne
8 km
Households renting
38%
Separate houses
34%
Flats / apartments
35%
Born overseas
44%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Maribyrnong

Renting in Maribyrnong

Maribyrnong 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 (60% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 38% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (34%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 36 and a population around 12,573. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 44% of residents were born overseas. Maribyrnong is 8km 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 Maribyrnong?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Maribyrnong, 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 Maribyrnong rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Maribyrnong sat at $396 — 9% above the state average. The suburb is 8km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (34% separate houses, 35% flats here).
Which suburbs near Maribyrnong have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Maribyrnong'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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