Average rent in Mentone, VIC2026

Mentone is part of the Kingston (Vic.) council area and sits 21km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 13,197 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $392/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 32% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$392/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,197

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Melbourne
21 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
44%
Flats / apartments
18%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Kingston (Vic.)

Renting in Mentone

Mentone runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $392/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (66% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 32% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (44%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 42 and a population around 13,197. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 29% of residents were born overseas. Mentone is 21km 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 Mentone?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Mentone, VIC was $392. 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 Mentone rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Mentone came in at $392 — 8% above. Mentone sits 21km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 44% separate houses and 18% flats).
Which suburbs near Mentone have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mentone's $392/week (ABS 2021): Nunawading, Wollert, Preston - East. On the higher end, you've got Carnegie, Truganina - South East, Roxburgh Park - North. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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