What each type of home costs
| Home | Median rent | On $60k | On $80k | On $100k | Salary for rent under 30% of pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | $480 | 50% | 39% | 32% | $84,000 |
| 1-bedroom unit | $240 | 25% | 20% | 16% | $42,000 |
| 2-bedroom unit | $420 | 43% | 34% | 28% | $73,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | $485 | 50% | 40% | 33% | $85,000 |
A common guide is that rent above 30% of your gross income is "rental stress". In Campaspe, keeping the median rent under that line takes a salary of about $84,000, or a combined household income of that much if you rent with someone.
Nearby areas in Loddon Mallee
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Mildura | $480 | 39% |
| Greater Bendigo | $510 | 42% |
| Mount Alexander | $555 | 45% |
| Central Goldfields | $400 | 33% |
| Swan Hill | $400 | 33% |
| Macedon Ranges | $585 | 48% |
| Gannawarra | $370 | 30% |
| Buloke | $310 | 25% |
Cheaper nearby: Central Goldfields ($400), Swan Hill ($400), Gannawarra ($370).
Based on 112 new leases in Campaspe 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.