Average rent in Unanderra - Mount Kembla, NSW2026

Unanderra - Mount Kembla sits in the Wollongong local government area, 73km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 15,280 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $355/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 23% 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
15,280

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Sydney
73 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wollongong

Renting in Unanderra - Mount Kembla

Unanderra - Mount Kembla comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $355/week, around 16% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 74% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 23% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (89%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 15,280, median age 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 20% of residents were born overseas. At 73km from Sydney, Unanderra - Mount Kembla 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 Unanderra - Mount Kembla?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Unanderra - Mount Kembla, NSW was $355. 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 Unanderra - Mount Kembla rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Unanderra - Mount Kembla came in at $355 — 16% below. Unanderra - Mount Kembla sits 73km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 89% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Unanderra - Mount Kembla have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Unanderra - Mount Kembla's $355/week (ABS 2021) include Laurieton - Bonny Hills, Ulladulla, Karabar. Leumeah - Minto Heights, Singleton Surrounds, Swansea - Caves Beach 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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