Average rent in Charlestown - Dudley, NSW2026

Charlestown - Dudley is part of the Lake Macquarie council area and sits 109km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 25,254 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $390/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 26% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$390/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
25,254

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
109 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
80%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Lake Macquarie

Renting in Charlestown - Dudley

Charlestown - Dudley sits close to the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $390/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 72% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 26% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (80%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 38 and a population of around 25,254. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 11% of residents were born overseas. 109km from Sydney, Charlestown - Dudley 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 Charlestown - Dudley?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Charlestown - Dudley, NSW was $390. 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 Charlestown - Dudley rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Charlestown - Dudley came in at $390 — 8% below. Charlestown - Dudley sits 109km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 80% separate houses and 6% flats).
Which suburbs near Charlestown - Dudley have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Charlestown - Dudley's $390/week (ABS 2021): Port Macquarie - West, Eastlakes, Campsie - South. On the higher end, you've got Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Greenacre - North. 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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