Average rent in Phillip Island, VIC — 2026
Phillip Island sits in the Bass Coast local government area, 80km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 13,799 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $330/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 22% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$330/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 13,799
- Median age
- 52
- Distance to Melbourne
- 80 km
- Households renting
- 22%
- Separate houses
- 89%
- Flats / apartments
- 3%
- Born overseas
- 17%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Bass Coast
ABS 2021
Renting in Phillip Island
Phillip Island runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $330/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (73% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 22% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (89%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 52 and a population around 13,799. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 17% of residents were born overseas. Phillip Island is 80km 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.
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