Average rent in Warragul, VIC2026

Warragul is part of the Baw Baw council area and sits 96km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 23,051 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $320/week, which is below the Victoria median of $363/week. About 21% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$320/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
23,051

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Melbourne
96 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Baw Baw

Renting in Warragul

Warragul comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $320/week, around 12% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 76% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 21% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (89%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 23,051, median age 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 13% of residents were born overseas. At 96km from Melbourne, Warragul 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 Warragul?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Warragul, VIC was $320. 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 Warragul rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Warragul came in at $320 — 12% below. Warragul sits 96km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 89% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Warragul have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Warragul's $320/week (ABS 2021) include Yarra Valley, Werribee - East, Ballarat. Kurunjang - Toolern Vale, Melton South - Weir Views, Kings Park (Vic.) 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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