Average rent in Goulburn Surrounds, NSW2026

Goulburn Surrounds sits in the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area, 163km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 13,839 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 13% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,839

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Sydney
163 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Upper Lachlan Shire

Renting in Goulburn Surrounds

Goulburn Surrounds sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $300/week — 29% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 82% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 13% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (98%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 13,839, the median age is 48, and the most common occupation is Managers. 9% of residents were born overseas. Goulburn Surrounds is 163km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Goulburn Surrounds?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Goulburn Surrounds, NSW was $300. 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 Goulburn Surrounds rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Goulburn Surrounds sat at $300 — 29% below the state average. The suburb is 163km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (98% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Goulburn Surrounds have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Goulburn Surrounds's $300/week (ABS 2021): Dubbo - East, Bathurst - South, Armidale. On the higher end, you've got Wingham, Lord Howe Island, Queanbeyan - East. 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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