Average rent in Norlane, VIC2026

Norlane is part of the Greater Geelong council area and sits 61km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 9,051 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $254/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 54% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$254/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,051

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Melbourne
61 km
Households renting
54%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Greater Geelong

Renting in Norlane

Norlane comes in below the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $254/week — about 30% under the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 54% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 84% separate houses and 2% flats. Population is 9,051, median age 38, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 25% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 61km from Melbourne. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Norlane?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Norlane, VIC was $254. 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 Norlane rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Norlane came in at $254 — 30% below. Norlane sits 61km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 84% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Norlane have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Norlane's $254/week (ABS 2021): Cobram, Mount Baw Baw Region, Mooroopna. On the higher end, you've got Chiltern - Indigo Valley, Colac, Wodonga. 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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