Average rent in Raymond Terrace, NSW2026

Raymond Terrace is part of the Port Stephens council area and sits 133km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 14,588 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $320/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 39% 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
14,588

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
133 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Port Stephens

Renting in Raymond Terrace

Raymond Terrace sits below the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $320/week — 25% less than the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 58% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 39% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (81%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 14,588, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 8% of residents were born overseas. Raymond Terrace is 133km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Raymond Terrace?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Raymond Terrace, NSW was $320. 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 Raymond Terrace rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Raymond Terrace came in at $320 — 25% below. Raymond Terrace sits 133km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 81% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Raymond Terrace have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Raymond Terrace's $320/week (ABS 2021) include Queanbeyan - East, Lord Howe Island, Tuncurry. Moama, Cabramatta - Lansvale, South West Rocks sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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