Average rent in Reservoir - North East, VIC2026

Reservoir - North East is part of the Darebin council area and sits 13km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 14,795 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $358/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 39% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$358/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,795

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Melbourne
13 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
55%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
38%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darebin

Renting in Reservoir - North East

Reservoir - North East runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $358/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (58% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 39% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (55%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 36 and a population around 14,795. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 38% of residents were born overseas. Reservoir - North East is 13km 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Reservoir - North East?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Reservoir - North East, VIC was $358. 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 Reservoir - North East rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Reservoir - North East sat at $358 — 1% below the state average. The suburb is 13km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (55% separate houses, 8% flats here).
Which suburbs near Reservoir - North East have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Reservoir - North East's $358/week (ABS 2021): Springvale, Cranbourne North - West, Hampton Park - East. On the higher end, you've got Wandin - Seville, Delacombe, Monbulk - Silvan. 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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