Average rent in Maribyrnong, VIC — 2026

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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