Average rent in Tarneit - North, VIC2026

Tarneit - North sits in the Wyndham local government area, 25km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 7,197 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $391/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 31% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$391/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,197

ABS 2021

Median age
29
Distance to Melbourne
25 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
65%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wyndham

Renting in Tarneit - North

Tarneit - North sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $391/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 66% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 31% 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 7,197. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 65% of residents were born overseas. 25km from Melbourne, Tarneit - North 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 - North?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Tarneit - North, VIC was $391. 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 Tarneit - North rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Tarneit - North sat at $391 — 8% above the state average. The suburb is 25km 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 - North have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Tarneit - North's $391/week (ABS 2021): Lorne - Anglesea, Altona, Murrumbeena. On the higher end, you've got Mentone, St Kilda - West, Narre Warren South - West. 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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