Average rent in Research - North Warrandyte, VIC2026

Research - North Warrandyte is part of the Nillumbik council area and sits 26km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 6,935 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $462/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 6% 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
6,935

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Melbourne
26 km
Households renting
6%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Nillumbik

Renting in Research - North Warrandyte

Research - North Warrandyte commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $462/week — about 27% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (92% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (99%). 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 6,935, the median age is 43, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Research - North Warrandyte is 26km 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 Research - North Warrandyte?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Research - North Warrandyte, VIC was $462. 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 Research - North Warrandyte rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Research - North Warrandyte sat at $462 — 27% above the state average. The suburb is 26km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (99% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Research - North Warrandyte have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Research - North Warrandyte's $462/week (ABS 2021) include Northcote - East, Balwyn, Bulleen. Kew East, Mount Waverley - South, Hampton 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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