Average rent in Somerville, VIC2026

Somerville is part of the Mornington Peninsula council area and sits 50km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 18,522 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 15% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,522

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Melbourne
50 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Mornington Peninsula

Renting in Somerville

Somerville runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $380/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (81% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 15% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (85%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 41 and a population around 18,522. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 15% of residents were born overseas. Somerville is 50km 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 Somerville?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Somerville, VIC was $380. 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 Somerville rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Somerville came in at $380 — 5% above. Somerville sits 50km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Somerville have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Somerville's $380/week (ABS 2021) include Mernda - North, Truganina - South West, Point Nepean. Alphington - Fairfield, Craigieburn - West, Clayton South 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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