Average rent in Swan Hill Surrounds, VIC — 2026

Swan Hill Surrounds sits in the Swan Hill local government area, 341km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 6,477 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $180/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 17% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$180/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,477

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Melbourne
341 km
Households renting
17%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Swan Hill

Renting in Swan Hill Surrounds

Swan Hill Surrounds comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $180/week, around 50% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 75% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 17% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (95%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 6,477, median age 43, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 11% of residents were born overseas. At 341km from Melbourne, Swan Hill Surrounds typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Swan Hill Surrounds?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Swan Hill Surrounds, VIC was $180. 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 Swan Hill Surrounds rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Swan Hill Surrounds came in at $180 — 50% below. Swan Hill Surrounds sits 341km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 95% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Swan Hill Surrounds have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Swan Hill Surrounds's $180/week (ABS 2021): Southern Grampians, Nhill Region, Loddon. On the higher end, you've got St Arnaud, Horsham Surrounds, Orbost. 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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