Average rent in Sunbury, VIC2026

Sunbury sits in the Hume local government area, 34km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 13,671 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $371/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 14% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$371/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,671

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Melbourne
34 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hume

Renting in Sunbury

Sunbury sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $371/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 84% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 14% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (99%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 39 and a population of around 13,671. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 16% of residents were born overseas. 34km from Melbourne, Sunbury 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 Sunbury?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Sunbury, VIC was $371. 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 Sunbury rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Sunbury came in at $371 — 2% above. Sunbury sits 34km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 99% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Sunbury have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Sunbury's $371/week (ABS 2021) include Alfredton, Narre Warren - North East, Lara. Whittlesea, Melbourne CBD - East, Upwey - Tecoma 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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