Average rent in Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi, NSW2026

Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi is part of the Central Coast (NSW) council area and sits 61km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 16,006 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $425/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 18% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$425/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,006

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
61 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Central Coast (NSW)

Renting in Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi

Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $425/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (77% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 18% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (88%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 40 and a population around 16,006. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 12% of residents were born overseas. Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi is 61km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi, NSW was $425. 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 Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi sat at $425 — 0% above the state average. The suburb is 61km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (88% separate houses, 4% flats here).
Which suburbs near Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Chittaway Bay - Tumbi Umbi's $425/week (ABS 2021): Oatlands - Dundas Valley, Pendle Hill - Girraween, Granville - Clyde. On the higher end, you've got Croydon Park - Enfield, Wentworth Falls, Ermington - Rydalmere. 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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