Average rent in Plenty - Yarrambat, VIC — 2026

Plenty - Yarrambat sits in the Nillumbik local government area, 23km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 9,454 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $480/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 6% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$480/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

Where rent has gone since 2021 is unknown — up or down? Be the first to report it and help everyone else searching Plenty - Yarrambat.

Report rent for Plenty - Yarrambat

Anonymous. Your report improves accuracy for everyone searching rent in this suburb.

Select a quarter to report

No reports yet
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Selected: 2026 Q2

$

Checking you're human — this keeps spam submissions out of the data.

Anonymous. We don't store your identity or link this to any account. Reports are aggregated into suburb-level statistics only.

Suburb at a glance

Population
9,454

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Melbourne
23 km
Households renting
6%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Nillumbik

Renting in Plenty - Yarrambat

Plenty - Yarrambat is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $480/week, around 32% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 91% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (96%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 23km from Melbourne, with a population of around 9,454 and a median age of 43. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Plenty - Yarrambat?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Plenty - Yarrambat, VIC was $480. 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 Plenty - Yarrambat rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Plenty - Yarrambat came in at $480 — 32% above. Plenty - Yarrambat sits 23km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Plenty - Yarrambat have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Plenty - Yarrambat's $480/week (ABS 2021) include Templestowe Lower, Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury, Hampton. Fitzroy North, Wheelers Hill, Warrandyte - Wonga Park 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.

Nearby suburbs in VIC

Tarneit - Central

$380/wk

Beaumaris

$612/wk

Brighton East

$602/wk

Brighton (Vic.)

$600/wk

Port Melbourne Industrial

$585/wk

Balwyn North

$554/wk

Renting in VIC?

Know your rights as a renter — state laws, repair obligations, bond rules and more.

VIC renter resources →

Contact us · Privacy · Terms