Average rent in Monbulk - Silvan, VIC2026

Monbulk - Silvan sits in the Yarra Ranges local government area, 43km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 5,816 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $360/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 12% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,816

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Melbourne
43 km
Households renting
12%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Yarra Ranges

Renting in Monbulk - Silvan

Monbulk - Silvan runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $360/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (84% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 12% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (97%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 43 and a population around 5,816. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 15% of residents were born overseas. Monbulk - Silvan is 43km 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 Monbulk - Silvan?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Monbulk - Silvan, VIC was $360. 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 Monbulk - Silvan rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Monbulk - Silvan sat at $360 — 1% below the state average. The suburb is 43km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (97% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Monbulk - Silvan have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Monbulk - Silvan's $360/week (ABS 2021): Reservoir - North East, Springvale, Cranbourne North - West. On the higher end, you've got Melbourne CBD - North, Manor Lakes - Quandong, Seabrook. 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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