What each type of home costs
| Home | Median rent | On $60k | On $80k | On $100k | Salary for rent under 30% of pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | $495 | 51% | 40% | 33% | $86,000 |
| 1-bedroom unit | $320 | 33% | 26% | 21% | $56,000 |
| 2-bedroom unit | $395 | 41% | 32% | 27% | $69,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | $488 | 50% | 40% | 33% | $85,000 |
A common guide is that rent above 30% of your gross income is "rental stress". In Greater Shepparton, keeping the median rent under that line takes a salary of about $86,000, or a combined household income of that much if you rent with someone.
Nearby areas in Hume
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine | $498 | 41% |
| Benalla | $490 | 40% |
| Indigo | $500 | 41% |
| Moira | $500 | 41% |
| Mitchell | $470 | 38% |
| Strathbogie | $470 | 38% |
| Wangaratta | $460 | 37% |
| Wodonga | $540 | 44% |
| Murrindindi | $440 | 36% |
| Towong | $438 | 36% |
Cheaper nearby: Benalla ($490), Mitchell ($470), Strathbogie ($470).
Based on 430 new leases in Greater Shepparton 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.