Average rent in Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale, NSW2026

Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale is part of the Wollongong council area and sits 59km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 20,761 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $390/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 23% 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
20,761

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Sydney
59 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
70%
Flats / apartments
15%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wollongong

Renting in Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale

Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale sits close to the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $390/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 75% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 23% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (70%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 41 and a population of around 20,761. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 14% of residents were born overseas. 59km from Sydney, Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale 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 Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale, NSW was $390. 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 Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale came in at $390 — 8% below. Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale sits 59km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 70% separate houses and 15% flats).
Which suburbs near Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Woonona - Bulli - Russell Vale's $390/week (ABS 2021): Port Macquarie - West, Eastlakes, Campsie - South. On the higher end, you've got Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Greenacre - North. 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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