Residential Rental

With historical vacancy rates from October 2002, the REIV collects vacancy rates and rental data from Members and view.com.au leases on a monthly basis.
 

Market Snapshot - July 2025

• The proportion of vacant properties for both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria remained steady over the month at 2.5 per cent and 1.9 per cent, respectively.

• The median weekly rent for houses in metropolitan Melbourne remained at $580 for three consecutive months while it rose to a new record high at $500 for regional Victoria.

Historical Rental Data by Region is Available

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Contribute to our Rental Data Collection

The production of vacancy rates would not be possible without the help of REIV members and member agencies

If you manage rental properties and if you are a member or part of a member agency, click here to contribute to our monthly vacancy rate data collection. In appreciation of your support, we will send you the results directly to your inbox once the data has been processed, before it is made available on this page.  

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