Static local beta preview generated from curated seed data.
10 suburbs loaded. Average rent is $545 per week. Average rent to income is 32.3%.
Severe stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $600 per week
Rent to income: 40.0%
Low-income rental stress: 48.0%
On this sample data, Carlton combines very high renter exposure with a very high sample rent-to-income ratio. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)
Severe stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $460 per week
Rent to income: 35.9%
Low-income rental stress: 46.0%
On this sample data, Dandenong shows lower dollar rents than inner suburbs, but lower median incomes lift the sample stress ratio into the highest band used here. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)
High stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $620 per week
Rent to income: 34.1%
Low-income rental stress: 42.5%
On this sample data, central Melbourne shows high renter exposure and a rent-to-income ratio above the common 30 percent affordability marker for median households. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)
High stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $610 per week
Rent to income: 32.4%
Low-income rental stress: 40.0%
On this sample data, St Kilda shows high renter exposure and sample rent pressure above the 30 percent marker. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)
High stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $520 per week
Rent to income: 32.1%
Low-income rental stress: 38.0%
On this sample data, Footscray falls in the high band because rents take a large share of median income and many households rent. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)
High stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $440 per week
Rent to income: 31.0%
Low-income rental stress: 36.0%
On this sample data, Sunshine looks relatively cheaper in dollar terms, yet sample rent pressure still reads as high against local incomes. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)
High stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $530 per week
Rent to income: 30.3%
Low-income rental stress: 32.0%
On this sample data, Preston sits near the 30 percent marker for median households and may be harder for lower-income renters. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)
High stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $650 per week
Rent to income: 30.2%
Low-income rental stress: 34.0%
On this sample data, Richmond rents look high, but stronger median incomes keep the broad ratio near the 30 percent marker. Lower-income renters may be more exposed. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)
Moderate stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $590 per week
Rent to income: 29.8%
Low-income rental stress: 33.0%
On this sample data, Brunswick sits close to the 30 percent marker, with renter exposure that could make affordability sensitive to rent rises. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)
Moderate stress band (POC label, not an official classification)
Median rent: $430 per week
Rent to income: 27.2%
Low-income rental stress: 29.0%
On this sample data, Werribee shows a lower rent-to-income ratio than inner suburbs, though transport and household-size tradeoffs would need separate context. Indicative only.
Indicative only, based on sample/illustrative data — not financial, housing, or policy advice.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (sample) plus illustrative rent (2021 Census plus sample rent)