Average rent in Mount Dandenong - Olinda, VIC2026

Mount Dandenong - Olinda sits in the Yarra Ranges local government area, 37km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 9,706 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 8% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

Where rent has gone since 2021 is unknown — up or down? Be the first to report it and help everyone else searching Mount Dandenong - Olinda.

Report rent for Mount Dandenong - Olinda

Anonymous. Your report improves accuracy for everyone searching rent in this suburb.

Select a quarter to report

No reports yet
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Selected: 2026 Q2

$

Checking you're human — this keeps spam submissions out of the data.

Anonymous. We don't store your identity or link this to any account. Reports are aggregated into suburb-level statistics only.

Suburb at a glance

Population
9,706

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Melbourne
37 km
Households renting
8%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Yarra Ranges

Renting in Mount Dandenong - Olinda

Mount Dandenong - Olinda commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 10% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (90% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (99%). 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 9,706, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Mount Dandenong - Olinda is 37km 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 Mount Dandenong - Olinda?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Mount Dandenong - Olinda, VIC was $400. 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 Mount Dandenong - Olinda rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Mount Dandenong - Olinda came in at $400 — 10% above. Mount Dandenong - Olinda sits 37km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 99% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Mount Dandenong - Olinda have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Mount Dandenong - Olinda's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Croydon - West, Diggers Rest, Maribyrnong. Cranbourne East - South, Hawthorn - North, Point Cook - East 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.

Nearby suburbs in VIC

Renting in VIC?

Know your rights as a renter — state laws, repair obligations, bond rules and more.

VIC renter resources →

Contact us · Privacy · Terms