Average rent in Merewether - The Junction, NSW2026

Merewether - The Junction sits in the Newcastle local government area, 114km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 14,506 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $420/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 32% 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
14,506

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
114 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
63%
Flats / apartments
19%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Newcastle

Renting in Merewether - The Junction

Merewether - The Junction sits close to the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $420/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 66% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 32% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (63%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 40 and a population of around 14,506. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 12% of residents were born overseas. 114km from Sydney, Merewether - The Junction is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Merewether - The Junction?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Merewether - The Junction, NSW was $420. 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 Merewether - The Junction rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Merewether - The Junction came in at $420 — 1% below. Merewether - The Junction sits 114km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 63% separate houses and 19% flats).
Which suburbs near Merewether - The Junction have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Merewether - The Junction's $420/week (ABS 2021): Warragamba - Silverdale, Bargo, Bankstown - South. On the higher end, you've got Roselands, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, Shellharbour - Oak Flats. 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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