Average rent in Mornington - West, VIC2026

Mornington - West is part of the Mornington Peninsula council area and sits 46km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 10,581 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $410/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 25% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$410/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,581

ABS 2021

Median age
57
Distance to Melbourne
46 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
65%
Flats / apartments
19%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Mornington Peninsula

Renting in Mornington - West

Mornington - West commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $410/week — about 13% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (71% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (65%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 10,581, the median age is 57, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Mornington - West is 46km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mornington - West?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Mornington - West, VIC was $410. 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 Mornington - West rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Mornington - West came in at $410 — 13% above. Mornington - West sits 46km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 65% separate houses and 19% flats).
Which suburbs near Mornington - West have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mornington - West's $410/week (ABS 2021): Southbank - East, Keilor East, Cranbourne South. On the higher end, you've got Docklands, Hawthorn East, Burnside Heights. 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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