Average rent in Taree Surrounds, NSW2026

Taree Surrounds sits in the Mid-Coast local government area, 253km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 13,044 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $310/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 13% 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
13,044

ABS 2021

Median age
56
Distance to Sydney
253 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Mid-Coast

Renting in Taree Surrounds

Taree Surrounds comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $310/week, around 27% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 83% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 13% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (93%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 13,044, median age 56, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 9% of residents were born overseas. At 253km from Sydney, Taree 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 Taree Surrounds?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Taree Surrounds, NSW was $310. 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 Taree Surrounds rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Taree Surrounds sat at $310 — 27% below the state average. The suburb is 253km 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 Taree Surrounds have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Taree Surrounds's $310/week (ABS 2021): Wingham, Grafton, Tamworth - East. On the higher end, you've got Dubbo - West, Cessnock, Dubbo - South. 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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