Average rent in Sebastopol - Redan, VIC2026

Sebastopol - Redan sits in the Ballarat local government area, 102km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 13,086 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $260/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 42% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$260/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,086

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Melbourne
102 km
Households renting
42%
Separate houses
69%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Ballarat

Renting in Sebastopol - Redan

Sebastopol - Redan sits below the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $260/week — 28% less than the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 54% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 42% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (69%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 13,086, the median age is 39, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 10% of residents were born overseas. Sebastopol - Redan is 102km from Melbourne, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Sebastopol - Redan?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Sebastopol - Redan, VIC was $260. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Sebastopol - Redan rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Sebastopol - Redan came in at $260 — 28% below. Sebastopol - Redan sits 102km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 69% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Sebastopol - Redan have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Sebastopol - Redan's $260/week (ABS 2021): Norlane, Mount Baw Baw Region, Cobram. On the higher end, you've got Seymour Surrounds, Lakes Entrance, Leongatha. 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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