What each type of home costs
| Home | Median rent | On $60k | On $80k | On $100k | Salary for rent under 30% of pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | $440 | 46% | 36% | 30% | $77,000 |
| 1-bedroom unit | $300 | 31% | 24% | 20% | $52,000 |
| 2-bedroom unit | $363 | 38% | 30% | 24% | $63,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | $460 | 48% | 37% | 31% | $80,000 |
A common guide is that rent above 30% of your gross income is "rental stress". In South Gippsland, keeping the median rent under that line takes a salary of about $77,000, or a combined household income of that much if you rent with someone.
Nearby areas in Gippsland
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Latrobe | $430 | 35% |
| East Gippsland | $470 | 38% |
| Wellington | $480 | 39% |
| Bass Coast | $500 | 41% |
| Baw Baw | $550 | 45% |
Cheaper nearby: Latrobe ($430).
Based on 83 new leases in South Gippsland 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.