Average rent in Nambucca Heads Surrounds, NSW2026

Nambucca Heads Surrounds sits in the Nambucca Valley local government area, 378km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 8,102 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 13% 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
8,102

ABS 2021

Median age
50
Distance to Sydney
378 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Nambucca Valley

Renting in Nambucca Heads Surrounds

Nambucca Heads Surrounds sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $300/week — 29% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 83% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 13% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (96%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 8,102, the median age is 50, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 10% of residents were born overseas. Nambucca Heads Surrounds is 378km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Nambucca Heads Surrounds?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Nambucca Heads Surrounds, NSW was $300. 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 Nambucca Heads Surrounds rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Nambucca Heads Surrounds came in at $300 — 29% below. Nambucca Heads Surrounds sits 378km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Nambucca Heads Surrounds have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Nambucca Heads Surrounds's $300/week (ABS 2021): Dubbo - East, Bathurst - South, Armidale. On the higher end, you've got Wingham, Lord Howe Island, Queanbeyan - East. 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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