Average rent in Moorabbin - Heatherton, VIC — 2026
Moorabbin - Heatherton sits in the Kingston (Vic.) local government area, 19km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 9,116 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $440/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 28% 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
- 9,116
- Median age
- 40
- Distance to Melbourne
- 19 km
- Households renting
- 28%
- Separate houses
- 78%
- Flats / apartments
- 12%
- Born overseas
- 35%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Kingston (Vic.)
ABS 2021
Renting in Moorabbin - Heatherton
Moorabbin - Heatherton is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $440/week, around 21% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 69% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (78%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 19km from Melbourne, with a population of around 9,116 and a median age of 40. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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