Average rent in Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin, NSW2026

Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin is part of the Cessnock council area and sits 129km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 12,770 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 21% 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
12,770

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
129 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Cessnock

Renting in Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin

Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin 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: 77% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 21% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (94%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 36 and a population of around 12,770. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 9% of residents were born overseas. 129km from Sydney, Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin 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 Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin, 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 Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin sat at $400 — 6% below the state average. The suburb is 129km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (94% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Campbelltown - Woodbine. The Oaks - Oakdale, North Parramatta, Blacktown - West 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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