Average rent in Truganina - South East, VIC2026

Truganina - South East sits in the Wyndham local government area, 20km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 9,596 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $395/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 30% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$395/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,596

ABS 2021

Median age
31
Distance to Melbourne
20 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
61%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wyndham

Renting in Truganina - South East

Truganina - South East sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $395/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 30% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (91%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 31 and a population of around 9,596. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 61% of residents were born overseas. 20km from Melbourne, Truganina - South East 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 Truganina - South East?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Truganina - South East, VIC was $395. 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 Truganina - South East rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Truganina - South East sat at $395 — 9% above the state average. The suburb is 20km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (91% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Truganina - South East have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Truganina - South East's $395/week (ABS 2021): Mentone, St Kilda - West, Narre Warren South - West. On the higher end, you've got Diggers Rest, Maribyrnong, Parkville. 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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