Average rent in Narrabri, NSW2026

Narrabri sits in the Narrabri local government area, 413km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 6,898 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $260/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
6,898

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Sydney
413 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
5%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Narrabri

Renting in Narrabri

Narrabri sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $260/week — 39% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 64% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 32% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (87%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 6,898, the median age is 39, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 5% of residents were born overseas. Narrabri is 413km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Narrabri?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Narrabri, NSW was $260. 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 Narrabri rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Narrabri came in at $260 — 39% below. Narrabri sits 413km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 87% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Narrabri have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Narrabri's $260/week (ABS 2021): Mount Hutton - Windale, Casino Surrounds, Leeton. On the higher end, you've got Bega-Eden Hinterland, Dubbo Surrounds, Corowa Surrounds. 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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