Average rent in Adamstown - Kotara, NSW2026

Adamstown - Kotara sits in the Newcastle local government area, 113km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 16,600 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $410/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 27% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,600

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
113 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
82%
Flats / apartments
7%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Newcastle

Renting in Adamstown - Kotara

Adamstown - Kotara sits close to the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $410/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 71% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 27% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (82%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 37 and a population of around 16,600. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 12% of residents were born overseas. 113km from Sydney, Adamstown - Kotara is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Adamstown - Kotara?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Adamstown - Kotara, NSW was $410. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Adamstown - Kotara rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Adamstown - Kotara came in at $410 — 3% below. Adamstown - Kotara sits 113km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 82% separate houses and 7% flats).
Which suburbs near Adamstown - Kotara have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Adamstown - Kotara's $410/week (ABS 2021): Greenacre - North, Cambridge Park, Parramatta - South. On the higher end, you've got Bankstown - South, Bargo, Warragamba - Silverdale. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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