Average rent in Melton, VIC — 2026

Melton comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $300/week, around 17% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 62% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 35% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (83%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 7,886, median age 39, and the most common occupation category is Machinery Operators and Drivers. 27% of residents were born overseas. At 35km from Melbourne, Melton typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.