Average rent in Valentine - Eleebana, NSW — 2026

Valentine - Eleebana is part of the Lake Macquarie council area and sits 104km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 12,568 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $490/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 11% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$490/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,568

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Sydney
104 km
Households renting
11%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Lake Macquarie

Renting in Valentine - Eleebana

Valentine - Eleebana commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $490/week — about 16% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (88% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (91%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 12,568, the median age is 45, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Valentine - Eleebana is 104km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Valentine - Eleebana?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Valentine - Eleebana, NSW was $490. 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 Valentine - Eleebana rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Valentine - Eleebana sat at $490 — 16% above the state average. The suburb is 104km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (91% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Valentine - Eleebana have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Valentine - Eleebana's $490/week (ABS 2021) include Kingscliff - Fingal Head, Lidcombe, Kiama. Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, Warnervale - Wadalba, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove 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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