Average rent in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, NSW2026

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines sits in the Lake Macquarie local government area, 96km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 9,467 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $370/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 16% 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
9,467

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Sydney
96 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Lake Macquarie

Renting in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines

Wangi Wangi - Rathmines comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $370/week, around 13% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 81% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 16% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (93%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 9,467, median age 48, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 11% of residents were born overseas. At 96km from Sydney, Wangi Wangi - Rathmines 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 Wangi Wangi - Rathmines?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Wangi Wangi - Rathmines, NSW was $370. 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 Wangi Wangi - Rathmines rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Wangi Wangi - Rathmines sat at $370 — 13% below the state average. The suburb is 96km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (93% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Wangi Wangi - Rathmines have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Wangi Wangi - Rathmines's $370/week (ABS 2021): Fairfield, Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca, Shortland - Jesmond. On the higher end, you've got Orange - North, Regents Park, Rosehill - Harris Park. 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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