Average rent in Taylors Lakes, VIC — 2026

Taylors Lakes is part of the Brimbank council area and sits 20km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 16,910 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $412/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 10% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$412/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,910

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Melbourne
20 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brimbank

Renting in Taylors Lakes

Taylors Lakes commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $412/week — about 13% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (86% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (90%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 16,910, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Taylors Lakes is 20km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Taylors Lakes?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Taylors Lakes, VIC was $412. 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 Taylors Lakes rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Taylors Lakes came in at $412 — 13% above. Taylors Lakes sits 20km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Taylors Lakes have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Taylors Lakes's $412/week (ABS 2021): Docklands, Hawthorn East, Burnside Heights. On the higher end, you've got Seddon - Kingsville, Oakleigh - Huntingdale, Montmorency - Briar Hill. 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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