Average rent in Stockton - Fullerton Cove, NSW2026

Stockton - Fullerton Cove is part of the Port Stephens council area and sits 124km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 8,824 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $430/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 25% 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
8,824

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Sydney
124 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Port Stephens

Renting in Stockton - Fullerton Cove

Stockton - Fullerton Cove runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $430/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (73% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 25% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (89%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 48 and a population around 8,824. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 11% of residents were born overseas. Stockton - Fullerton Cove is 124km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Stockton - Fullerton Cove?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Stockton - Fullerton Cove, NSW was $430. 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 Stockton - Fullerton Cove rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Stockton - Fullerton Cove sat at $430 — 1% above the state average. The suburb is 124km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (89% separate houses, 5% flats here).
Which suburbs near Stockton - Fullerton Cove have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Stockton - Fullerton Cove's $430/week (ABS 2021) include Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, Roselands, Shellharbour - Oak Flats. Mittagong, Auburn - South, Emu Plains - Leonay 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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