Average rent in Rosebud - McCrae, VIC2026

Rosebud - McCrae sits in the Mornington Peninsula local government area, 62km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 22,944 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 25% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
22,944

ABS 2021

Median age
52
Distance to Melbourne
62 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Mornington Peninsula

Renting in Rosebud - McCrae

Rosebud - McCrae sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $350/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 68% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 25% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (85%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 52 and a population of around 22,944. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 16% of residents were born overseas. 62km from Melbourne, Rosebud - McCrae is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Rosebud - McCrae?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Rosebud - McCrae, VIC was $350. 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 Rosebud - McCrae rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Rosebud - McCrae came in at $350 — 4% below. Rosebud - McCrae sits 62km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Rosebud - McCrae have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Rosebud - McCrae's $350/week (ABS 2021) include Reservoir - South East, Meadow Heights, Pakenham - North East. Werribee - South, West Footscray - Tottenham, Tullamarine 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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