Average rent in Griffith Surrounds, NSW2026

Griffith Surrounds is part of the Carrathool council area and sits 500km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 12,760 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $220/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$220/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,760

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
500 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Carrathool

Renting in Griffith Surrounds

Griffith Surrounds comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $220/week, around 48% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 68% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 22% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (96%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 12,760, median age 40, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 500km from Sydney, Griffith Surrounds 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 Surrounds?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Griffith Surrounds, NSW was $220. 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 Griffith Surrounds rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Griffith Surrounds came in at $220 — 48% below. Griffith Surrounds sits 500km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Griffith Surrounds have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Griffith Surrounds's $220/week (ABS 2021): Cootamundra, Cowra Surrounds, Inverell Surrounds - West. On the higher end, you've got Albury Surrounds, Cowra, Deniliquin. 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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