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 | $370 | 38% | 30% | 25% | $65,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | $480 | 50% | 39% | 32% | $84,000 |
A common guide is that rent above 30% of your gross income is "rental stress". In Moorabool, 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 Grampians
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Hepburn | $500 | 41% |
| Golden Plains | $470 | 38% |
| Ballarat | $450 | 37% |
| Horsham | $430 | 35% |
| Ararat | $413 | 34% |
| Northern Grampians | $400 | 33% |
| Pyrenees | $400 | 33% |
| Hindmarsh | $320 | 26% |
| Yarriambiack | $280 | 23% |
Cheaper nearby: Golden Plains ($470), Ballarat ($450), Horsham ($430).
Based on 142 new leases in Moorabool 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.