Average rent in Kingscliff - Fingal Head, NSW — 2026

Kingscliff - Fingal Head sits in the Tweed local government area, 664km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 14,818 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $483/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 25% 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
14,818

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Sydney
664 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
63%
Flats / apartments
15%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Tweed

Renting in Kingscliff - Fingal Head

Kingscliff - Fingal Head is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $483/week, around 14% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 72% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (63%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 664km from Sydney, with a population of around 14,818 and a median age of 47. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kingscliff - Fingal Head?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kingscliff - Fingal Head, NSW was $483. 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 Kingscliff - Fingal Head rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Kingscliff - Fingal Head came in at $483 — 14% above. Kingscliff - Fingal Head sits 664km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 63% separate houses and 15% flats).
Which suburbs near Kingscliff - Fingal Head have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Kingscliff - Fingal Head's $483/week (ABS 2021): Kiama, Lidcombe, Strathfield - East. On the higher end, you've got Kiama Downs - Minnamurra, Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, Valentine - Eleebana. 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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