Average rent in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven, NSW2026

Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is part of the Central Coast (NSW) council area and sits 73km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 22,362 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 33% 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
22,362

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Sydney
73 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
82%
Flats / apartments
10%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Central Coast (NSW)

Renting in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven

Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $360/week — 15% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 64% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 33% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (82%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 22,362, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 12% of residents were born overseas. Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is 73km from Sydney, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven, NSW was $360. 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 Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven sat at $360 — 15% below the state average. The suburb is 73km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (82% separate houses, 10% flats here).
Which suburbs near Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Coffs Harbour - North, Unanderra - Mount Kembla, Laurieton - Bonny Hills. Mudgee, Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca, Shortland - Jesmond 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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