Average rent in Armidale Surrounds - North, NSW2026

Armidale Surrounds - North is part of the Armidale Regional council area and sits 391km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 4,527 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,527

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Sydney
391 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Armidale Regional

Renting in Armidale Surrounds - North

Armidale Surrounds - North sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $250/week — 41% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 69% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 22% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (96%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 4,527, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation is Managers. 8% of residents were born overseas. Armidale Surrounds - North is 391km from Sydney, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Armidale Surrounds - North?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Armidale Surrounds - North, NSW was $250. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Armidale Surrounds - North rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Armidale Surrounds - North came in at $250 — 41% below. Armidale Surrounds - North sits 391km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Armidale Surrounds - North have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Armidale Surrounds - North's $250/week (ABS 2021) include Tumut, Rookwood Cemetery, Narromine. Mount Hutton - Windale, Narrabri, Parkes (NSW) 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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