Average rent in South Morang - South, VIC2026

South Morang - South is part of the Whittlesea council area and sits 21km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 12,392 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,392

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Melbourne
21 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Whittlesea

Renting in South Morang - South

South Morang - South sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $380/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 73% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 22% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (79%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 37 and a population of around 12,392. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 32% of residents were born overseas. 21km from Melbourne, South Morang - South 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 South Morang - South?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in South Morang - South, VIC was $380. 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 South Morang - South rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while South Morang - South came in at $380 — 5% above. South Morang - South sits 21km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 79% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near South Morang - South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than South Morang - South'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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