Average rent in Gunnedah Surrounds, NSW2026

Gunnedah Surrounds sits in the Gunnedah local government area, 338km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 4,369 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $275/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 21% 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
4,369

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Sydney
338 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
4%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Gunnedah

Renting in Gunnedah Surrounds

Gunnedah Surrounds sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $275/week — 35% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 69% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 21% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (98%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 4,369, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation is Managers. 4% of residents were born overseas. Gunnedah Surrounds is 338km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Gunnedah Surrounds?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Gunnedah Surrounds, NSW was $275. 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 Gunnedah Surrounds rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Gunnedah Surrounds sat at $275 — 35% below the state average. The suburb is 338km 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 Gunnedah Surrounds have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Gunnedah Surrounds's $275/week (ABS 2021) include Bathurst Surrounds, Lithgow, Illawarra Catchment Reserve. Dorrigo, Muswellbrook Surrounds, Oberon 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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