Average rent in Narre Warren - South West, VIC2026

Narre Warren - South West is part of the Casey council area and sits 38km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 14,758 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 34% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,758

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Melbourne
38 km
Households renting
34%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
42%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Casey

Renting in Narre Warren - South West

Narre Warren - South West runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $360/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (64% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 34% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (87%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 35 and a population around 14,758. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 42% of residents were born overseas. Narre Warren - South West is 38km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Narre Warren - South West?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Narre Warren - South West, VIC was $360. 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 Narre Warren - South West rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Narre Warren - South West came in at $360 — 1% below. Narre Warren - South West sits 38km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 87% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Narre Warren - South West have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Narre Warren - South West's $360/week (ABS 2021): Reservoir - North East, Springvale, Cranbourne North - West. On the higher end, you've got Melbourne CBD - North, Manor Lakes - Quandong, Seabrook. 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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