Average rent in Belmont - Bennetts Green, NSW2026

Belmont - Bennetts Green is part of the Lake Macquarie council area and sits 104km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 17,864 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/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
17,864

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Sydney
104 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
80%
Flats / apartments
7%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Lake Macquarie

Renting in Belmont - Bennetts Green

Belmont - Bennetts Green comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $360/week, around 15% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 74% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 22% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (80%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 17,864, median age 44, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 9% of residents were born overseas. At 104km from Sydney, Belmont - Bennetts Green typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Belmont - Bennetts Green?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Belmont - Bennetts Green, NSW was $360. 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 Belmont - Bennetts Green rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Belmont - Bennetts Green sat at $360 — 15% below the state average. The suburb is 104km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (80% separate houses, 7% flats here).
Which suburbs near Belmont - Bennetts Green have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Belmont - Bennetts Green's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Coffs Harbour - North, Unanderra - Mount Kembla, Laurieton - Bonny Hills. Mudgee, Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca, Shortland - Jesmond 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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