Average rent in Newport - Bilgola, NSW — 2026

Newport - Bilgola is part of the Northern Beaches council area and sits 26km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 13,681 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $628/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 19% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$628/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,681

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Sydney
26 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
73%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Northern Beaches

Renting in Newport - Bilgola

Newport - Bilgola is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $628/week, around 48% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 79% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (73%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 26km from Sydney, with a population of around 13,681 and a median age of 46. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Newport - Bilgola?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Newport - Bilgola, NSW was $628. 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 Newport - Bilgola rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Newport - Bilgola came in at $628 — 48% above. Newport - Bilgola sits 26km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 73% separate houses and 20% flats).
Which suburbs near Newport - Bilgola have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Newport - Bilgola's $628/week (ABS 2021): Banksmeadow, Sydney (South) - Haymarket, Byron Bay. On the higher end, you've got Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, Balmain, Sydney (North) - Millers Point. 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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