Sale, VIC 3305
A small-town pace, well outside Victoria's capital and all the better for it.
- Country charm
- $280/wk Median
- 32.2% Renters
Sale Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.3k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $280
- To the CBD
- 186km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Sale Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Sale is a regional Victoria community of 15,301 residents, with 32.2% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $280 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Victoria's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Sale
Sale Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Sale Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Sale
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Sale
Real questions renters ask before moving to Sale.
Is Sale a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Sale has a 32.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Sale?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Sale is $280. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $280 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Sale walkable?
Sale carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Is Sale family-friendly for renters?
Sale has around 8 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $280/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional VIC.
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