Average rent in Grenfell, NSW2026

Grenfell sits in the Weddin local government area, 294km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 3,597 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $198/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 18% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$198/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,597

ABS 2021

Median age
52
Distance to Sydney
294 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
6%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Weddin

Renting in Grenfell

Grenfell comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $198/week, around 53% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 76% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 18% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (94%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 3,597, median age 52, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 6% of residents were born overseas. At 294km from Sydney, Grenfell 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 Grenfell?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Grenfell, NSW was $198. 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 Grenfell rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Grenfell came in at $198 — 53% below. Grenfell sits 294km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 94% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Grenfell have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Grenfell's $198/week (ABS 2021): Cobar, Coonamble, Badgerys Creek. On the higher end, you've got Wentworth - Buronga, Narrandera, Walcha. 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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