Average rent in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, NSW2026

Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is part of the Lake Macquarie council area and sits 90km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 9,691 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 25% 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
9,691

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Sydney
90 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Lake Macquarie

Renting in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater

Bonnells Bay - Silverwater sits close to the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $400/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 73% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 25% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (96%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 43 and a population of around 9,691. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 12% of residents were born overseas. 90km from Sydney, Bonnells Bay - Silverwater is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Bonnells Bay - Silverwater, NSW was $400. 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 Bonnells Bay - Silverwater rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Bonnells Bay - Silverwater came in at $400 — 6% below. Bonnells Bay - Silverwater sits 90km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Bonnells Bay - Silverwater have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Bonnells Bay - Silverwater's $400/week (ABS 2021): Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Campbelltown - Woodbine. On the higher end, you've got The Oaks - Oakdale, North Parramatta, Blacktown - West. 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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