What each type of home costs
| Home | Median rent | On $60k | On $80k | On $100k | Salary for rent under 30% of pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | $500 | 52% | 41% | 34% | $87,000 |
| 2-bedroom unit | $435 | 45% | 35% | 29% | $76,000 |
| 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 Bass Coast, 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 Gippsland
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | $480 | 39% |
| East Gippsland | $470 | 38% |
| Baw Baw | $550 | 45% |
| South Gippsland | $440 | 36% |
| Latrobe | $430 | 35% |
Cheaper nearby: Wellington ($480), East Gippsland ($470), South Gippsland ($440).
Based on 148 new leases in Bass Coast 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.