Average rent in Mount Baw Baw Region, VIC2026

Mount Baw Baw Region sits in the Baw Baw local government area, 104km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 6,585 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $250/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 10% 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
6,585

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Melbourne
104 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
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Renting in Mount Baw Baw Region

Mount Baw Baw Region comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 31% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 86% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 10% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (98%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 6,585, median age 48, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 104km from Melbourne, Mount Baw Baw Region 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mount Baw Baw Region?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Mount Baw Baw Region, VIC was $250. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Mount Baw Baw Region rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Mount Baw Baw Region sat at $250 — 31% below the state average. The suburb is 104km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (98% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Mount Baw Baw Region have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Mount Baw Baw Region's $250/week (ABS 2021) include Horsham, Rutherglen, Red Cliffs. Norlane, Colac, Chiltern - Indigo Valley sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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