Average rent in Box Head - MacMasters Beach, NSW2026

Box Head - MacMasters Beach is part of the Central Coast (NSW) council area and sits 43km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 11,042 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $450/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 12% 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
11,042

ABS 2021

Median age
49
Distance to Sydney
43 km
Households renting
12%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
17%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Central Coast (NSW)

Renting in Box Head - MacMasters Beach

Box Head - MacMasters Beach sits close to the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $450/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 85% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 12% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (92%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 49 and a population of around 11,042. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 17% of residents were born overseas. 43km from Sydney, Box Head - MacMasters Beach 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 Box Head - MacMasters Beach?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Box Head - MacMasters Beach, NSW was $450. 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 Box Head - MacMasters Beach rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Box Head - MacMasters Beach came in at $450 — 6% above. Box Head - MacMasters Beach sits 43km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Box Head - MacMasters Beach have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Box Head - MacMasters Beach's $450/week (ABS 2021): Newcastle - Cooks Hill, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls. On the higher end, you've got Korora - Emerald Beach, Saratoga - Davistown, Revesby. 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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