Average rent in Urunga, NSW2026

Urunga is part of the Bellingen council area and sits 411km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 4,907 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $350/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 24% 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
4,907

ABS 2021

Median age
53
Distance to Sydney
411 km
Households renting
24%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
7%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Bellingen

Renting in Urunga

Urunga comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $350/week, around 17% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 73% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 24% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (84%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 4,907, median age 53, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 411km from Sydney, Urunga 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 Urunga?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Urunga, NSW was $350. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Urunga rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Urunga sat at $350 — 17% below the state average. The suburb is 411km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (84% separate houses, 7% flats here).
Which suburbs near Urunga have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Urunga's $350/week (ABS 2021): North Nowra - Bomaderry, Mount Druitt - Whalan, Windang - Primbee. On the higher end, you've got Ulladulla, Laurieton - Bonny Hills, Unanderra - Mount Kembla. 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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