Average rent in Bangalow, NSW — 2026
Bangalow is part of the Byron council area and sits 617km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 6,958 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 24% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$550/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 6,958
- Median age
- 43
- Distance to Sydney
- 617 km
- Households renting
- 24%
- Separate houses
- 96%
- Flats / apartments
- 1%
- Born overseas
- 19%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Byron
ABS 2021
Renting in Bangalow
Bangalow commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $550/week — about 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (72% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (96%). 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 6,958, the median age is 43, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Bangalow is 617km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.
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