Average rent in Wangaratta Surrounds, VIC2026

Wangaratta Surrounds is part of the Wangaratta council area and sits 186km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 9,925 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 10% 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
9,925

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Melbourne
186 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Managers
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Renting in Wangaratta Surrounds

Wangaratta Surrounds comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 31% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 85% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 10% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (99%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 9,925, median age 48, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 8% of residents were born overseas. At 186km from Melbourne, Wangaratta Surrounds typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wangaratta Surrounds?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wangaratta Surrounds, VIC was $250. 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 Wangaratta Surrounds rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Wangaratta Surrounds sat at $250 — 31% below the state average. The suburb is 186km 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 Wangaratta Surrounds have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Wangaratta Surrounds's $250/week (ABS 2021) include Horsham, Rutherglen, Red Cliffs. Norlane, Colac, Chiltern - Indigo Valley 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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