Average rent in Wantirna South, VIC — 2026
Wantirna South sits in the Knox local government area, 24km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 17,942 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $426/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 21% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$426/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 17,942
- Median age
- 44
- Distance to Melbourne
- 24 km
- Households renting
- 21%
- Separate houses
- 77%
- Flats / apartments
- 5%
- Born overseas
- 45%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Knox
ABS 2021
Renting in Wantirna South
Wantirna South commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $426/week — about 17% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (72% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (77%). 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 17,942, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Wantirna South is 24km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.
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