Average rent in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill, NSW2026

Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill is part of the Newcastle council area and sits 117km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 9,171 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $450/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 43% 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
9,171

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Sydney
117 km
Households renting
43%
Separate houses
56%
Flats / apartments
16%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Newcastle

Renting in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill

Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill sits close to the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $450/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 55% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 43% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (56%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 35 and a population of around 9,171. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 13% of residents were born overseas. 117km from Sydney, Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill, NSW was $450. 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 Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill came in at $450 — 6% above. Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill sits 117km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 56% separate houses and 16% flats).
Which suburbs near Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Wickham - Carrington - Tighes Hill's $450/week (ABS 2021): Newcastle - Cooks Hill, Kurrajong Heights - Ebenezer, Robertson - Fitzroy Falls. On the higher end, you've got Korora - Emerald Beach, Saratoga - Davistown, Revesby. 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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