Average rent in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass, NSW2026

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass sits in the Shellharbour local government area, 91km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 19,026 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $480/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 18% 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
19,026

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Sydney
91 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Shellharbour

Renting in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass

Albion Park - Macquarie Pass commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $480/week — about 13% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (80% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (87%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 19,026, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Albion Park - Macquarie Pass is 91km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Albion Park - Macquarie Pass, NSW was $480. 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 Albion Park - Macquarie Pass rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Albion Park - Macquarie Pass sat at $480 — 13% above the state average. The suburb is 91km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (87% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Albion Park - Macquarie Pass have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Albion Park - Macquarie Pass's $480/week (ABS 2021): Matraville - Chifley, Kingsford, Haberfield - Summer Hill. On the higher end, you've got Kingscliff - Fingal Head, Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, Kiama Downs - Minnamurra. 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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