Average rent in Merbein, VIC — 2026

Merbein comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $220/week, around 39% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 79% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 16% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (94%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 4,976, median age 43, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 6% of residents were born overseas. At 481km from Melbourne, Merbein 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.