Average rent in Albany Surrounds, WA2026

Albany Surrounds is part of the Albany council area and sits 379km out from the Perth CBD, with around 3,707 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 15% 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
3,707

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Perth
379 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
17%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Albany

Renting in Albany Surrounds

Albany Surrounds comes in cheaper than most of Western Australia — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 26% below the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 77% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 15% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (95%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 3,707, median age 45, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 17% of residents were born overseas. At 379km from Perth, Albany Surrounds 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 Albany Surrounds?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Albany Surrounds, WA was $250. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Albany Surrounds rent compare to Western Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, Western Australia's state median rent was $337 a week. Albany Surrounds sat at $250 — 26% below the state average. The suburb is 379km from Perth, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (95% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Albany Surrounds have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Albany Surrounds's $250/week (ABS 2021) include Pemberton, Narrogin, Manjimup. Dardanup, Waroona, Bridgetown - Boyup Brook 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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