Average rent in Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell, VIC2026

Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell is part of the Wyndham council area and sits 29km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 10,132 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $385/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 29% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,132

ABS 2021

Median age
29
Distance to Melbourne
29 km
Households renting
29%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
61%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wyndham

Renting in Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell

Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $385/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 68% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 29% 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 29 and a population of around 10,132. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 61% of residents were born overseas. 29km from Melbourne, Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell 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 Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell, VIC was $385. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell sat at $385 — 6% above the state average. The suburb is 29km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (99% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Tarneit (West) - Mount Cottrell's $385/week (ABS 2021) include St Kilda East, Endeavour Hills - South, Essendon (West) - Aberfeldie. Doreen - South, Bannockburn, Altona 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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