Average rent in Hamilton - Broadmeadow, NSW2026

Hamilton - Broadmeadow is part of the Newcastle council area and sits 116km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 12,772 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 41% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,772

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
116 km
Households renting
41%
Separate houses
62%
Flats / apartments
21%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Newcastle

Renting in Hamilton - Broadmeadow

Hamilton - Broadmeadow comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $380/week, around 10% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 56% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 41% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (62%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 12,772, median age 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 15% of residents were born overseas. At 116km from Sydney, Hamilton - Broadmeadow 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 Hamilton - Broadmeadow?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Hamilton - Broadmeadow, NSW was $380. 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 Hamilton - Broadmeadow rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Hamilton - Broadmeadow came in at $380 — 10% below. Hamilton - Broadmeadow sits 116km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 62% separate houses and 21% flats).
Which suburbs near Hamilton - Broadmeadow have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Hamilton - Broadmeadow's $380/week (ABS 2021) include Orange - North, Regents Park, Rosehill - Harris Park. Port Macquarie - West, Eastlakes, Campbelltown - Woodbine 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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