What each type of home costs
| Home | Median rent | On $60k | On $80k | On $100k | Salary for rent under 30% of pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | $498 | 52% | 41% | 33% | $87,000 |
| 1-bedroom unit | $245 | 25% | 20% | 16% | $43,000 |
| 2-bedroom unit | $623 | 64% | 51% | 42% | $108,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | $500 | 52% | 41% | 34% | $87,000 |
A common guide is that rent above 30% of your gross income is "rental stress". In Alpine, keeping the median rent under that line takes a salary of about $87,000, or a combined household income of that much if you rent with someone.
Nearby areas in Hume
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Indigo | $500 | 41% |
| Moira | $500 | 41% |
| Greater Shepparton | $495 | 40% |
| Benalla | $490 | 40% |
| Mitchell | $470 | 38% |
| Strathbogie | $470 | 38% |
| Wangaratta | $460 | 37% |
| Wodonga | $540 | 44% |
| Murrindindi | $440 | 36% |
| Towong | $438 | 36% |
Cheaper nearby: Greater Shepparton ($495), Benalla ($490), Mitchell ($470).
Based on 56 new leases in Alpine in the June quarter 2026.
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Rent data: Homes Victoria, Rental Report: quarterly median rents by local government area (June quarter 2026), CC BY 4.0 (DataVic), Homes Victoria (source). Median weekly rent for new leases. Take-home pay is our calculation with the ATO's 2026–27 withholding formulas.