Average rent in Kurri Kurri - Abermain, NSW2026

Kurri Kurri - Abermain sits in the Cessnock local government area, 121km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 20,631 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $345/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 29% 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
20,631

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Sydney
121 km
Households renting
29%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
5%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Cessnock

Renting in Kurri Kurri - Abermain

Kurri Kurri - Abermain comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $345/week, around 19% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 69% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 29% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (91%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 20,631, median age 35, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 5% of residents were born overseas. At 121km from Sydney, Kurri Kurri - Abermain 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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kurri Kurri - Abermain, NSW was $345. 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 Kurri Kurri - Abermain rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Kurri Kurri - Abermain came in at $345 — 19% below. Kurri Kurri - Abermain sits 121km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 91% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Kurri Kurri - Abermain have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kurri Kurri - Abermain's $345/week (ABS 2021) include Yass, Merimbula - Tura Beach, Toronto - Awaba. North Nowra - Bomaderry, Karabar, Urunga 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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