Houses for long-term rent in Australia
Long-term house rent in Australia is quoted per week. In November 2026 the median rent for a house or unit in Perth is around A$750 a week, and in New South Wales the median was about A$650 a week in April 2025, while regional units sit around A$490 to A$510. To see current rents in your suburb, describe the house you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate weekly rents in Australia, November 2026 (rental market reports)| Area and property | Typical rent |
|---|
| Regional Australia, unit (median) | A$490–A$510 per week |
| Perth, houses and units (median) | about A$750 per week |
| New South Wales (median, April 2025) | about A$650 per week |
Rules to check before you sign
In Victoria, rental providers and agents cannot charge renters fees for rental applications or for paying rent, so any charge of that kind is a warning sign. If a rented house is being sold, the landlord or agent must follow set rules on entering the property, notice periods and what happens to your tenancy, so ask how notice will be given. A house let for holiday stays is a separate case: in Western Australia short-term rental accommodation must be registered, and the registration costs A$100 a year for 2026–27, so ask whether the house is offered on a long-term lease.
Season and climate
November is early summer in the southern hemisphere. Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, so a house you view in the hotter months needs good cooling, and in winter you should check the heating. Ask which utilities are included in the rent, because heating and cooling costs can change a weekly budget a lot in either season. Many people start their search a few weeks before the lease they need, so give yourself time to compare two or three houses.
How renting works across these cities
Rents differ between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, and between capital cities and regional towns, so name a district rather than only a city. Floor area is measured in square metres (m²), and the lease term is usually stated in months. Ask who pays utilities and whether furniture is included, because the answer changes what you actually pay each week.
What to put in your request
Give the district, your weekly budget in A$, the number of rooms and the floor area in m², the lease term and the move-in date. Say who will live there, and whether you want to deal with the owner directly rather than an agent. If you need the house unfurnished or with utilities included, write that clearly, so every seller answers on the same terms.
Using BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the house in your own words in a chat, and add a photo if you have one. The AI reads the request, asks for anything missing and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer and terms, while your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. If you are also considering buying, see Houses for sale.
