Average rent in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah, NSW2026

Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah sits in the Port Stephens local government area, 143km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 15,020 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 21% 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
15,020

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
143 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Port Stephens

Renting in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah

Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $400/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (77% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 21% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (96%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 40 and a population around 15,020. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 9% of residents were born overseas. Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah is 143km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah, NSW was $400. 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 Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah came in at $400 — 6% below. Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah sits 143km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Williamtown - Medowie - Karuah's $400/week (ABS 2021): Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Campbelltown - Woodbine. On the higher end, you've got The Oaks - Oakdale, North Parramatta, Blacktown - West. 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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