Average rent in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury, VIC — 2026

Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is part of the Boroondara council area and sits 11km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 15,944 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $475/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$475/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,944

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Melbourne
11 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
66%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Boroondara

Renting in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury

Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $475/week, around 31% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 78% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (66%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 11km from Melbourne, with a population of around 15,944 and a median age of 45. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury, VIC was $475. 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 Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury sat at $475 — 31% above the state average. The suburb is 11km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (66% separate houses, 11% flats here).
Which suburbs near Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Surrey Hills (West) - Canterbury's $475/week (ABS 2021): Rowville - South, Hampton, Mount Waverley - South. On the higher end, you've got East Melbourne, Plenty - Yarrambat, Fitzroy North. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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