What each type of home costs
| Home | Median rent | On $60k | On $80k | On $100k | Salary for rent under 30% of pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All homes | $600 | 62% | 49% | 40% | $104,000 |
| 1-bedroom unit | $380 | 39% | 31% | 26% | $66,000 |
| 2-bedroom unit | $500 | 52% | 41% | 34% | $87,000 |
| 3-bedroom house | $640 | 66% | 52% | 43% | $111,000 |
A common guide is that rent above 30% of your gross income is "rental stress". In Surf Coast, keeping the median rent under that line takes a salary of about $104,000, or a combined household income of that much if you rent with someone.
Nearby areas in Barwon South West
| Area | Median rent | On $80k |
|---|---|---|
| Queenscliffe | $580 | 47% |
| Warrnambool | $560 | 46% |
| Greater Geelong | $530 | 43% |
| Colac-Otway | $485 | 40% |
| Moyne | $470 | 38% |
| Glenelg | $450 | 37% |
| Southern Grampians | $390 | 32% |
| Corangamite | $380 | 31% |
Cheaper nearby: Queenscliffe ($580), Warrnambool ($560), Greater Geelong ($530).
Based on 275 new leases in Surf Coast 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.