Average rent in Whittlesea, VIC2026

Whittlesea is part of the Whittlesea council area and sits 39km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 10,661 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $375/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 16% 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
10,661

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Melbourne
39 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Whittlesea

Renting in Whittlesea

Whittlesea sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $375/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 82% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 16% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (92%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 37 and a population of around 10,661. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 19% of residents were born overseas. 39km from Melbourne, Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Whittlesea, VIC was $375. 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 Whittlesea rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Whittlesea sat at $375 — 3% above the state average. The suburb is 39km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (92% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Whittlesea have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Whittlesea's $375/week (ABS 2021): Reservoir - North West, Craigieburn - North, Sunbury. On the higher end, you've got Bayswater, Point Nepean, Melbourne CBD - West. 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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