Average rent in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, NSW2026

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila sits in the Wollongong local government area, 76km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 14,200 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 33% 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
14,200

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Sydney
76 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
9%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Wollongong

Renting in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila

Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $350/week, around 17% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 63% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 33% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (88%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 14,200, median age 39, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 27% of residents were born overseas. At 76km from Sydney, Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila 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 Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila, NSW was $350. 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 Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila came in at $350 — 17% below. Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila sits 76km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 88% separate houses and 9% flats).
Which suburbs near Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Berkeley - Lake Heights - Cringila's $350/week (ABS 2021) include North Nowra - Bomaderry, Mount Druitt - Whalan, Windang - Primbee. Ulladulla, Laurieton - Bonny Hills, Unanderra - Mount Kembla 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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