Average rent in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton, VIC2026

Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton sits in the Hume local government area, 20km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 9,479 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $375/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 23% 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
9,479

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Melbourne
20 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
49%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hume

Renting in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton

Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $375/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (74% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 23% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (87%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 34 and a population around 9,479. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 49% of residents were born overseas. Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton is 20km 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 Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton, VIC was $375. 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 Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton sat at $375 — 3% above the state average. The suburb is 20km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (87% separate houses, 3% flats here).
Which suburbs near Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Roxburgh Park (South) - Somerton's $375/week (ABS 2021): Reservoir - North West, Craigieburn - North, Sunbury. On the higher end, you've got Bayswater, Point Nepean, Melbourne CBD - West. 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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