Average rent in Mulgrave, VIC2026

Mulgrave sits in the Monash local government area, 21km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 19,889 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $430/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 22% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$430/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,889

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Melbourne
21 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
46%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Monash

Renting in Mulgrave

Mulgrave commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $430/week — about 18% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (75% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (83%). 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 19,889, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Mulgrave is 21km 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 Mulgrave?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Mulgrave, VIC was $430. 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 Mulgrave rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Mulgrave came in at $430 — 18% above. Mulgrave sits 21km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 83% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Mulgrave have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mulgrave's $430/week (ABS 2021): Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek, Fraser Rise - Plumpton, Wantirna. On the higher end, you've got Brunswick - North, Croydon Hills - Warranwood, Niddrie - Essendon West. 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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