What each type of home costs
| Home | Median rent | On $60k | On $80k | On $100k | Salary for rent under 30% of pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | $470 | 49% | 38% | 32% | $82,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | $435 | 45% | 35% | 29% | $76,000 |
A common guide is that rent above 30% of your gross income is "rental stress". In Golden Plains, keeping the median rent under that line takes a salary of about $82,000, or a combined household income of that much if you rent with someone.
Nearby areas in Grampians
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Ballarat | $450 | 37% |
| Hepburn | $500 | 41% |
| Moorabool | $500 | 41% |
| Horsham | $430 | 35% |
| Ararat | $413 | 34% |
| Northern Grampians | $400 | 33% |
| Pyrenees | $400 | 33% |
| Hindmarsh | $320 | 26% |
| Yarriambiack | $280 | 23% |
Cheaper nearby: Ballarat ($450), Horsham ($430), Ararat ($413).
Based on 42 new leases in Golden Plains 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.