Average rent in Melton West, VIC — 2026

Melton West sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $340/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 72% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 26% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (94%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 33 and a population of around 21,208. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 29% of residents were born overseas. 40km from Melbourne, Melton West 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.