Average rent in Oberon, NSW — 2026

Oberon sits in the Oberon local government area, 133km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 4,834 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $280/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 23% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$280/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,834

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Sydney
133 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Oberon

Renting in Oberon

Oberon comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $280/week, around 34% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 72% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 23% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (93%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 4,834, median age 48, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 11% of residents were born overseas. At 133km from Sydney, Oberon 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 Oberon?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Oberon, NSW was $280. 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 Oberon rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Oberon sat at $280 — 34% below the state average. The suburb is 133km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (93% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Oberon have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Oberon's $280/week (ABS 2021): Gloucester, Gunnedah Surrounds, Tamworth Surrounds. On the higher end, you've got Nambucca Heads, Kempsey, Armidale. 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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