Average rent in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay, NSW2026

St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay is part of the Shoalhaven council area and sits 148km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 15,259 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 23% 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
15,259

ABS 2021

Median age
50
Distance to Sydney
148 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Shoalhaven

Renting in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay

St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $360/week, around 15% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 70% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 23% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (88%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 15,259, median age 50, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 14% of residents were born overseas. At 148km from Sydney, St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay 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 St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay, NSW was $360. 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 St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay sat at $360 — 15% below the state average. The suburb is 148km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (88% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay's $360/week (ABS 2021): Coffs Harbour - North, Unanderra - Mount Kembla, Laurieton - Bonny Hills. On the higher end, you've got Mudgee, Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca, Shortland - Jesmond. 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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