Average rent in Scone Surrounds, NSW2026

Scone Surrounds sits in the Upper Hunter Shire local government area, 216km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 8,194 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $250/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 20% 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
8,194

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Sydney
216 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
8%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Upper Hunter Shire

Renting in Scone Surrounds

Scone Surrounds comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 41% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 71% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 20% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (95%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 8,194, median age 44, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 8% of residents were born overseas. At 216km from Sydney, Scone Surrounds 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 Scone Surrounds?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Scone Surrounds, NSW was $250. 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 Scone Surrounds rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Scone Surrounds sat at $250 — 41% below the state average. The suburb is 216km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (95% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Scone Surrounds have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Scone Surrounds's $250/week (ABS 2021): Tumut, Rookwood Cemetery, Narromine. On the higher end, you've got Mount Hutton - Windale, Narrabri, Parkes (NSW). 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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