Average rent in Oakleigh - Huntingdale, VIC2026

Oakleigh - Huntingdale is part of the Monash council area and sits 16km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 22,928 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $415/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 33% 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
22,928

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Melbourne
16 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
68%
Flats / apartments
16%
Born overseas
43%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Monash

Renting in Oakleigh - Huntingdale

Oakleigh - Huntingdale commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $415/week — about 14% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (64% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (68%). 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 22,928, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Oakleigh - Huntingdale is 16km 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 Oakleigh - Huntingdale?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Oakleigh - Huntingdale, VIC was $415. 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 Oakleigh - Huntingdale rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Oakleigh - Huntingdale came in at $415 — 14% above. Oakleigh - Huntingdale sits 16km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 68% separate houses and 16% flats).
Which suburbs near Oakleigh - Huntingdale have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Oakleigh - Huntingdale's $415/week (ABS 2021) include Seddon - Kingsville, Chelsea Heights, Taylors Lakes. Kensington (Vic.), Hughesdale, Lynbrook - Lyndhurst 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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