Average rent in Anna Bay, NSW2026

Anna Bay is part of the Port Stephens council area and sits 144km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 6,449 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 16% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,449

ABS 2021

Median age
52
Distance to Sydney
144 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Port Stephens

Renting in Anna Bay

Anna Bay runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $400/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (80% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 16% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (86%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 52 and a population around 6,449. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 14% of residents were born overseas. Anna Bay is 144km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Anna Bay?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Anna Bay, NSW was $400. 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 Anna Bay rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Anna Bay came in at $400 — 6% below. Anna Bay sits 144km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 86% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Anna Bay have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Anna Bay's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Campbelltown - Woodbine. The Oaks - Oakdale, North Parramatta, Blacktown - West sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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