Average rent in Gloucester, NSW2026

Gloucester is part of the Mid-Coast council area and sits 228km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 5,310 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $275/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.

$275/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,310

ABS 2021

Median age
55
Distance to Sydney
228 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Mid-Coast

Renting in Gloucester

Gloucester comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $275/week, around 35% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 74% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 21% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (93%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 5,310, median age 55, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 8% of residents were born overseas. At 228km from Sydney, Gloucester typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Gloucester?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Gloucester, NSW was $275. 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 Gloucester rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Gloucester sat at $275 — 35% below the state average. The suburb is 228km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (93% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Gloucester have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Gloucester's $275/week (ABS 2021): Bathurst Surrounds, Lithgow, Illawarra Catchment Reserve. On the higher end, you've got Dorrigo, Muswellbrook Surrounds, Oberon. 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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