Average rent in Thornbury, VIC2026

Thornbury is part of the Darebin council area and sits 7km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 18,919 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $396/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 42% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$396/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,919

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Melbourne
7 km
Households renting
42%
Separate houses
52%
Flats / apartments
24%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darebin

Renting in Thornbury

Thornbury sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $396/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 56% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 42% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (52%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 37 and a population of around 18,919. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 27% of residents were born overseas. 7km from Melbourne, Thornbury 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 Thornbury?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Thornbury, VIC was $396. 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 Thornbury rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Thornbury sat at $396 — 9% above the state average. The suburb is 7km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (52% separate houses, 24% flats here).
Which suburbs near Thornbury have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Thornbury's $396/week (ABS 2021): Truganina - South East, Carnegie, Roxburgh Park - North. On the higher end, you've got Croydon - West, Mooroolbark, Strathfieldsaye. 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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