Average rent in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow, NSW2026

Balgownie - Fairy Meadow sits in the Wollongong local government area, 66km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 21,519 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $380/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 31% 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
21,519

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
66 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
68%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wollongong

Renting in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow

Balgownie - Fairy Meadow sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $380/week — 10% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 65% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 31% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (68%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 21,519, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 22% of residents were born overseas. Balgownie - Fairy Meadow is 66km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Balgownie - Fairy Meadow?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Balgownie - Fairy Meadow, NSW was $380. 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 Balgownie - Fairy Meadow rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Balgownie - Fairy Meadow came in at $380 — 10% below. Balgownie - Fairy Meadow sits 66km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 68% separate houses and 11% flats).
Which suburbs near Balgownie - Fairy Meadow have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Balgownie - Fairy Meadow's $380/week (ABS 2021) include Orange - North, Regents Park, Rosehill - Harris Park. Port Macquarie - West, Eastlakes, Campbelltown - Woodbine 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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