Average rent in Beresfield - Hexham, NSW2026

Beresfield - Hexham is part of the Newcastle council area and sits 123km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 8,561 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $340/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 29% 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
8,561

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Sydney
123 km
Households renting
29%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Newcastle

Renting in Beresfield - Hexham

Beresfield - Hexham comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $340/week, around 20% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 68% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 29% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (93%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 8,561, median age 39, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 8% of residents were born overseas. At 123km from Sydney, Beresfield - Hexham 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 Beresfield - Hexham?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Beresfield - Hexham, NSW was $340. 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 Beresfield - Hexham rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Beresfield - Hexham came in at $340 — 20% below. Beresfield - Hexham sits 123km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 93% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Beresfield - Hexham have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Beresfield - Hexham's $340/week (ABS 2021) include Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia, Lismore Surrounds, Bolton Point - Teralba. Windang - Primbee, Mount Druitt - Whalan, Kurri Kurri - Abermain 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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