Average rent in Yarraville, VIC — 2026
Yarraville sits in the Maribyrnong local government area, 7km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 15,463 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $462/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 33% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$462/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 15,463
- Median age
- 37
- Distance to Melbourne
- 7 km
- Households renting
- 33%
- Separate houses
- 72%
- Flats / apartments
- 11%
- Born overseas
- 25%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Maribyrnong
ABS 2021
Renting in Yarraville
Yarraville commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $462/week — about 27% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (65% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (72%). 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 15,463, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Yarraville is 7km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.
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