Average rent in Yarram, VIC2026

Yarram sits in the Wellington local government area, 171km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 5,605 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $240/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 15% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,605

ABS 2021

Median age
53
Distance to Melbourne
171 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Wellington

Renting in Yarram

Yarram comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $240/week, around 34% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 79% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 15% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (92%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 5,605, median age 53, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 11% of residents were born overseas. At 171km from Melbourne, Yarram 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 Yarram?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Yarram, VIC was $240. 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 Yarram rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Yarram sat at $240 — 34% below the state average. The suburb is 171km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (92% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Yarram have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Yarram's $240/week (ABS 2021) include Shepparton Surrounds - East, Rosedale, Hamilton (Vic.). Rutherglen, Horsham, Cobram 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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