Average rent in St Albans - North, VIC2026

St Albans - North is part of the Brimbank council area and sits 17km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 20,581 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $330/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 38% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$330/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,581

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Melbourne
17 km
Households renting
38%
Separate houses
70%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
58%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Brimbank

Renting in St Albans - North

St Albans - North runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $330/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (57% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 38% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (70%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 36 and a population around 20,581. The most common occupation is Labourers, and 58% of residents were born overseas. St Albans - North is 17km 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 St Albans - North?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in St Albans - North, VIC was $330. 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 St Albans - North rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. St Albans - North sat at $330 — 9% below the state average. The suburb is 17km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (70% separate houses, 11% flats here).
Which suburbs near St Albans - North have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than St Albans - North's $330/week (ABS 2021) include Flemington, Kings Park (Vic.), St Albans - South. Noble Park - East, Broadmeadows, Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights 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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