Average rent in Dapto - Avondale, NSW2026

Dapto - Avondale is part of the Wollongong council area and sits 83km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 24,195 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $390/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 24% 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
24,195

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Sydney
83 km
Households renting
24%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Wollongong

Renting in Dapto - Avondale

Dapto - Avondale runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $390/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (74% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 24% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (85%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 41 and a population around 24,195. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 16% of residents were born overseas. Dapto - Avondale is 83km 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 Dapto - Avondale?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Dapto - Avondale, NSW was $390. 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 Dapto - Avondale rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Dapto - Avondale came in at $390 — 8% below. Dapto - Avondale sits 83km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Dapto - Avondale have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Dapto - Avondale'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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