Average rent in Mayfield - Warabrook, NSW2026

Mayfield - Warabrook is part of the Newcastle council area and sits 119km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 15,526 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 39% 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
15,526

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
119 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
75%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Newcastle

Renting in Mayfield - Warabrook

Mayfield - Warabrook sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $380/week — 10% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 58% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 39% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (75%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 15,526, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 14% of residents were born overseas. Mayfield - Warabrook is 119km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Mayfield - Warabrook?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Mayfield - Warabrook, 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 Mayfield - Warabrook rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Mayfield - Warabrook came in at $380 — 10% below. Mayfield - Warabrook sits 119km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 75% separate houses and 6% flats).
Which suburbs near Mayfield - Warabrook have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mayfield - Warabrook's $380/week (ABS 2021): Orange - North, Regents Park, Rosehill - Harris Park. On the higher end, you've got Port Macquarie - West, Eastlakes, Campbelltown - Woodbine. 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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