Average rent in Yackandandah, VIC2026

Yackandandah sits in the Indigo local government area, 245km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 5,221 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $280/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 13% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$280/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,221

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Melbourne
245 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
7%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Indigo

Renting in Yackandandah

Yackandandah sits below the Victoria median, with the typical renter paying $280/week — 23% less than the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 82% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 13% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (97%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 5,221, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 7% of residents were born overseas. Yackandandah is 245km from Melbourne, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Yackandandah?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Yackandandah, VIC was $280. 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 Yackandandah rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Yackandandah sat at $280 — 23% below the state average. The suburb is 245km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (97% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Yackandandah have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Yackandandah's $280/week (ABS 2021) include Leongatha, Lakes Entrance, Gordon (Vic.). Echuca, Nagambie, Otway 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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