Average rent in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek, VIC — 2026

Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek sits in the Nillumbik local government area, 25km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 14,417 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $429/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 9% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$429/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,417

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Melbourne
25 km
Households renting
9%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Nillumbik

Renting in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek

Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $429/week — about 18% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (89% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (95%). 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 14,417, the median age is 39, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek is 25km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek, VIC was $429. 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 Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek came in at $429 — 18% above. Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek sits 25km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 95% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Wattle Glen - Diamond Creek's $429/week (ABS 2021): Wantirna, Wantirna South, Elsternwick. On the higher end, you've got Mulgrave, Greenvale - Bulla, Narre Warren South - East. 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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