Average rent in Blayney, NSW2026

Blayney is part of the Blayney council area and sits 191km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 7,517 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $270/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.

$270/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,517

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Sydney
191 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
6%
Top occupation
Managers
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Blayney

Renting in Blayney

Blayney comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $270/week, around 36% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 75% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 22% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (95%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 7,517, median age 43, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 6% of residents were born overseas. At 191km from Sydney, Blayney 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 Blayney?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Blayney, NSW was $270. 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 Blayney rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Blayney came in at $270 — 36% below. Blayney sits 191km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 95% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Blayney have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Blayney's $270/week (ABS 2021): Albury - North, Ashcroft - Busby - Miller, Bega-Eden Hinterland. On the higher end, you've got Bathurst Surrounds, Gunnedah Surrounds, Gloucester. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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