Average rent in Wamberal - Forresters Beach, NSW — 2026

Wamberal - Forresters Beach is part of the Central Coast (NSW) council area and sits 56km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 10,675 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $500/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 16% 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
10,675

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Sydney
56 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Central Coast (NSW)

Renting in Wamberal - Forresters Beach

Wamberal - Forresters Beach is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $500/week, around 18% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 77% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (85%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 56km from Sydney, with a population of around 10,675 and a median age of 42. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wamberal - Forresters Beach?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Wamberal - Forresters Beach, NSW was $500. 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 Wamberal - Forresters Beach rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Wamberal - Forresters Beach came in at $500 — 18% above. Wamberal - Forresters Beach sits 56km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Wamberal - Forresters Beach have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Wamberal - Forresters Beach's $500/week (ABS 2021) include Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, Warnervale - Wadalba. Glebe - Forest Lodge, Baulkham Hills - East, Spring Farm 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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