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 | $390 | 40% | 32% | 26% | $68,000 |
| 2-bedroom unit | $420 | 43% | 34% | 28% | $73,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | $450 | 47% | 37% | 30% | $78,000 |
A common guide is that rent above 30% of your gross income is "rental stress". In Melton, 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 Greater Melbourne
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Wyndham | $490 | 40% |
| Brimbank | $500 | 41% |
| Hume | $525 | 43% |
| Whittlesea | $540 | 44% |
| Greater Dandenong | $550 | 45% |
| Moonee Valley | $575 | 47% |
| Cardinia | $575 | 47% |
| Banyule | $580 | 47% |
| Maribyrnong | $585 | 48% |
| Darebin | $590 | 48% |
Based on 2,151 new leases in Melton 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.