Average rent in Rowville - Central, VIC2026

Rowville - Central sits in the Knox local government area, 27km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 15,418 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $425/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 19% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$425/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,418

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Melbourne
27 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
37%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Knox

Renting in Rowville - Central

Rowville - Central commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $425/week — about 17% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (79% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (92%). 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 15,418, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Rowville - Central is 27km 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 Rowville - Central?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Rowville - Central, VIC was $425. 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 Rowville - Central rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Rowville - Central sat at $425 — 17% above the state average. The suburb is 27km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (92% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Rowville - Central have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Rowville - Central's $425/week (ABS 2021) include Flinders, Gowanbrae, Pascoe Vale South. Elsternwick, Wantirna South, Vermont 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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