Average rent in Griffith (NSW), NSW2026

Griffith (NSW) sits in the Griffith local government area, 478km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 20,569 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 36% 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
20,569

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
478 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
80%
Flats / apartments
12%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Griffith

Renting in Griffith (NSW)

Griffith (NSW) comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $300/week, around 29% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 59% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 36% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (80%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 20,569, median age 37, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 27% of residents were born overseas. At 478km from Sydney, Griffith (NSW) 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 Griffith (NSW)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Griffith (NSW), 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 Griffith (NSW) rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Griffith (NSW) sat at $300 — 29% below the state average. The suburb is 478km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (80% separate houses, 12% flats here).
Which suburbs near Griffith (NSW) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Griffith (NSW)'s $300/week (ABS 2021) include Dubbo - East, Bathurst - South, Armidale. Wingham, Lord Howe Island, Queanbeyan - East 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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