Average rent in Mudgee, NSW2026

Mudgee is part of the Mid-Western Regional council area and sits 206km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 12,563 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $363/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 34% 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
12,563

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
206 km
Households renting
34%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Mid-Western Regional

Renting in Mudgee

Mudgee comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $363/week, around 14% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 63% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 34% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (86%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 12,563, median age 37, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 8% of residents were born overseas. At 206km from Sydney, Mudgee 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 Mudgee?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Mudgee, NSW was $363. 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 Mudgee rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Mudgee sat at $363 — 14% below the state average. The suburb is 206km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (86% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Mudgee have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mudgee's $363/week (ABS 2021): Leumeah - Minto Heights, Singleton Surrounds, Swansea - Caves Beach. On the higher end, you've got Shortland - Jesmond, Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca, The Entrance. 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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