Average rent in Southern Grampians, VIC2026

Southern Grampians is part of the Southern Grampians council area and sits 269km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 6,301 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $170/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 13% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$170/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,301

ABS 2021

Median age
49
Distance to Melbourne
269 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
7%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Southern Grampians

Renting in Southern Grampians

Southern Grampians sits below the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $170/week — 53% less than the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 78% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 13% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (98%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 6,301, the median age is 49, and the most common occupation is Managers. 7% of residents were born overseas. Southern Grampians is 269km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Southern Grampians?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Southern Grampians, VIC was $170. 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 Southern Grampians rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Southern Grampians sat at $170 — 53% below the state average. The suburb is 269km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (98% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Southern Grampians have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Southern Grampians's $170/week (ABS 2021) include Yarriambiack, Buloke, Ararat Surrounds. Gannawarra, Swan Hill Surrounds, Glenelg (Vic.) 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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