City Guide · Regional NSW, NSW
The best suburbs to rent in Regional NSW.
Regional NSW offers regional New South Wales living without cutting Regional NSW off from the essentials — more space, a stronger local community feel, and rent that's noticeably kinder to the budget than the capital. 189 suburbs profiled, all from the 2021 ABS Census.
- Population
- 1.8M
- Median weekly rent
- $320
- Renters
- 25.9%
- Suburbs
- 189
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Regional NSW
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options across Regional NSW — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give Regional NSW a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links Regional NSW to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give Regional NSW more creative character than its size would suggest.
Suburbs in Regional NSW
Albury - East
Albury - East — median rent $320/wk, 28.1% renters, population 17,831.
Albury - North
Albury - North — median rent $268/wk, 35.1% renters, population 10,527.
Albury - South
Albury - South — median rent $250/wk, 37.8% renters, population 10,519.
Albury Surrounds
Albury Surrounds — median rent $222/wk, 14.2% renters, population 12,507.
Armidale
Armidale — median rent $290/wk, 37.7% renters, population 23,967.
Armidale Surrounds - North
Armidale Surrounds - North — median rent $250/wk, 22.4% renters, population 4,527.
Armidale Surrounds - South
Armidale Surrounds - South — median rent $250/wk, 17.1% renters, population 5,894.
Ballina
Ballina — median rent $390/wk, 32.9% renters, population 18,629.
Ballina Surrounds
Ballina Surrounds — median rent $410/wk, 21.5% renters, population 18,327.
Bangalow
Bangalow — median rent $550/wk, 24.4% renters, population 6,958.
Banora Point
Banora Point — median rent $440/wk, 19.0% renters, population 16,320.
Batemans Bay
Batemans Bay — median rent $330/wk, 30.0% renters, population 8,581.
Batemans Bay - South
Batemans Bay - South — median rent $350/wk, 25.6% renters, population 8,938.
Bathurst - East
Bathurst - East — median rent $360/wk, 24.9% renters, population 12,330.
Bathurst - South
Bathurst - South — median rent $295/wk, 51.1% renters, population 10,752.
Bathurst - West
Bathurst - West — median rent $350/wk, 25.8% renters, population 14,313.
Bathurst Surrounds
Bathurst Surrounds — median rent $273/wk, 8.9% renters, population 6,909.
Bega - Tathra
Bega - Tathra — median rent $320/wk, 26.2% renters, population 8,872.
Bega-Eden Hinterland
Bega-Eden Hinterland — median rent $265/wk, 10.8% renters, population 9,557.
Bellingen
Bellingen — median rent $370/wk, 21.1% renters, population 6,168.
Berry - Kangaroo Valley
Berry - Kangaroo Valley — median rent $400/wk, 13.5% renters, population 9,489.
Blayney
Blayney — median rent $270/wk, 21.6% renters, population 7,517.
Bombala
Bombala — median rent $200/wk, 18.2% renters, population 2,454.
Bourke - Brewarrina
Bourke - Brewarrina — median rent $160/wk, 40.6% renters, population 3,428.
Bowral
Bowral — median rent $500/wk, 16.9% renters, population 13,626.
Braidwood
Braidwood — median rent $330/wk, 14.7% renters, population 4,343.
Broken Hill
Broken Hill — median rent $220/wk, 23.8% renters, population 17,588.
Broulee - Tomakin
Broulee - Tomakin — median rent $360/wk, 19.4% renters, population 3,792.
Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores
Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores — median rent $498/wk, 29.8% renters, population 9,170.
Bulahdelah - Stroud
Bulahdelah - Stroud — median rent $300/wk, 15.2% renters, population 5,235.
Byron Bay
Byron Bay — median rent $620/wk, 36.8% renters, population 10,914.
Callala Bay - Currarong
Callala Bay - Currarong — median rent $380/wk, 19.6% renters, population 3,642.
Casino
Casino — median rent $280/wk, 29.2% renters, population 12,298.
Casino Surrounds
Casino Surrounds — median rent $250/wk, 14.3% renters, population 7,381.
Cobar
Cobar — median rent $190/wk, 32.6% renters, population 4,129.
Coffs Harbour - North
Coffs Harbour - North — median rent $355/wk, 36.1% renters, population 18,099.
Coffs Harbour - South
Coffs Harbour - South — median rent $360/wk, 41.4% renters, population 11,305.
Condobolin
Condobolin — median rent $180/wk, 25.8% renters, population 6,372.
Cooma
Cooma — median rent $290/wk, 29.2% renters, population 6,761.
Cooma Surrounds
Cooma Surrounds — median rent $290/wk, 9.2% renters, population 3,472.
Coonabarabran
Coonabarabran — median rent $200/wk, 20.2% renters, population 7,921.
Coonamble
Coonamble — median rent $190/wk, 29.3% renters, population 3,926.
Cootamundra
Cootamundra — median rent $219/wk, 22.3% renters, population 7,705.
Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca
Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca — median rent $365/wk, 16.4% renters, population 3,950.
Corowa
Corowa — median rent $230/wk, 23.9% renters, population 5,595.
Corowa Surrounds
Corowa Surrounds — median rent $265/wk, 17.2% renters, population 7,262.
Cowra
Cowra — median rent $230/wk, 29.5% renters, population 9,273.
Cowra Surrounds
Cowra Surrounds — median rent $210/wk, 15.6% renters, population 5,716.
Culburra Beach
Culburra Beach — median rent $331/wk, 22.5% renters, population 5,105.
Deniliquin
Deniliquin — median rent $230/wk, 26.5% renters, population 7,038.
Deniliquin Surrounds
Deniliquin Surrounds — median rent $170/wk, 16.3% renters, population 6,837.
Dorrigo
Dorrigo — median rent $280/wk, 18.0% renters, population 3,250.
Dubbo - East
Dubbo - East — median rent $295/wk, 36.2% renters, population 10,633.
Dubbo - South
Dubbo - South — median rent $320/wk, 37.2% renters, population 19,628.
Dubbo - West
Dubbo - West — median rent $320/wk, 30.9% renters, population 10,317.
Dubbo Surrounds
Dubbo Surrounds — median rent $265/wk, 9.4% renters, population 5,963.
Eden
Eden — median rent $270/wk, 29.8% renters, population 3,425.
Ettrema - Sassafras - Budawang
Ettrema - Sassafras - Budawang — median rent $0/wk, 0.0% renters, population 62.
Eurobodalla Hinterland
Eurobodalla Hinterland — median rent $300/wk, 12.5% renters, population 3,525.
Evans Head
Evans Head — median rent $320/wk, 28.3% renters, population 5,643.
Far West
Far West — median rent $150/wk, 31.1% renters, population 2,288.
Forbes
Forbes — median rent $230/wk, 26.1% renters, population 10,020.
Forster
Forster — median rent $340/wk, 25.8% renters, population 14,709.
Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds
Forster-Tuncurry Surrounds — median rent $350/wk, 13.8% renters, population 6,988.
Gilgandra
Gilgandra — median rent $200/wk, 23.4% renters, population 4,398.
Glen Innes
Glen Innes — median rent $220/wk, 24.5% renters, population 8,931.
Gloucester
Gloucester — median rent $275/wk, 21.2% renters, population 5,310.
Googong
Googong — median rent $531/wk, 20.5% renters, population 6,224.
Goonellabah
Goonellabah — median rent $320/wk, 28.5% renters, population 13,591.
Goulburn
Goulburn — median rent $320/wk, 33.5% renters, population 24,565.
Goulburn Surrounds
Goulburn Surrounds — median rent $300/wk, 12.6% renters, population 13,839.
Grafton
Grafton — median rent $300/wk, 32.9% renters, population 19,255.
Grafton Surrounds
Grafton Surrounds — median rent $300/wk, 12.0% renters, population 16,875.
Grenfell
Grenfell — median rent $198/wk, 18.3% renters, population 3,597.
Griffith (NSW)
Griffith (NSW) — median rent $300/wk, 36.3% renters, population 20,569.
Griffith Surrounds
Griffith Surrounds — median rent $220/wk, 22.2% renters, population 12,760.
Gundagai
Gundagai — median rent $220/wk, 20.7% renters, population 3,715.
Gunnedah
Gunnedah — median rent $300/wk, 31.8% renters, population 9,745.
Gunnedah Surrounds
Gunnedah Surrounds — median rent $275/wk, 20.8% renters, population 4,369.
Hay
Hay — median rent $175/wk, 26.3% renters, population 2,897.
Hill Top - Colo Vale
Hill Top - Colo Vale — median rent $430/wk, 13.7% renters, population 6,393.
Huskisson - Vincentia
Huskisson - Vincentia — median rent $400/wk, 26.2% renters, population 4,844.
Inverell
Inverell — median rent $270/wk, 32.4% renters, population 12,057.
Inverell Surrounds - East
Inverell Surrounds - East — median rent $200/wk, 16.1% renters, population 5,200.
Inverell Surrounds - West
Inverell Surrounds - West — median rent $210/wk, 16.4% renters, population 5,734.
Jindabyne - Berridale
Jindabyne - Berridale — median rent $380/wk, 29.4% renters, population 8,035.
Junee
Junee — median rent $260/wk, 25.0% renters, population 6,351.
Karabar
Karabar — median rent $350/wk, 28.6% renters, population 8,517.
Kempsey
Kempsey — median rent $285/wk, 29.5% renters, population 15,654.
Kempsey Surrounds
Kempsey Surrounds — median rent $300/wk, 16.6% renters, population 9,472.
Kingscliff - Fingal Head
Kingscliff - Fingal Head — median rent $483/wk, 25.3% renters, population 14,818.
Korora - Emerald Beach
Korora - Emerald Beach — median rent $458/wk, 19.9% renters, population 10,262.
Kyogle
Kyogle — median rent $270/wk, 19.7% renters, population 7,611.
Laurieton - Bonny Hills
Laurieton - Bonny Hills — median rent $354/wk, 17.3% renters, population 18,484.
Lavington
Lavington — median rent $250/wk, 38.1% renters, population 15,665.
Leeton
Leeton — median rent $250/wk, 28.9% renters, population 10,330.
Lennox Head - Skennars Head
Lennox Head - Skennars Head — median rent $580/wk, 22.2% renters, population 9,236.
Lismore
Lismore — median rent $300/wk, 37.4% renters, population 15,229.
Lismore Surrounds
Lismore Surrounds — median rent $334/wk, 14.2% renters, population 15,786.
Lithgow
Lithgow — median rent $270/wk, 29.8% renters, population 12,385.
Lithgow Surrounds
Lithgow Surrounds — median rent $270/wk, 14.9% renters, population 8,448.
Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island — median rent $310/wk, 37.3% renters, population 445.
Macksville - Scotts Head
Macksville - Scotts Head — median rent $330/wk, 22.4% renters, population 5,189.
Maclean - Yamba - Iluka
Maclean - Yamba - Iluka — median rent $360/wk, 23.7% renters, population 17,533.
Merimbula - Tura Beach
Merimbula - Tura Beach — median rent $340/wk, 21.6% renters, population 11,513.
Mittagong
Mittagong — median rent $435/wk, 25.2% renters, population 10,931.
Moama
Moama — median rent $322/wk, 19.6% renters, population 6,930.
Moree
Moree — median rent $230/wk, 38.7% renters, population 7,845.
Moree Surrounds
Moree Surrounds — median rent $175/wk, 25.9% renters, population 5,356.
Moruya - Tuross Head
Moruya - Tuross Head — median rent $310/wk, 18.8% renters, population 8,600.
Moss Vale - Berrima
Moss Vale - Berrima — median rent $400/wk, 25.5% renters, population 10,648.
Mudgee
Mudgee — median rent $363/wk, 33.6% renters, population 12,563.
Mudgee Surrounds - East
Mudgee Surrounds - East — median rent $230/wk, 20.6% renters, population 3,398.
Mudgee Surrounds - West
Mudgee Surrounds - West — median rent $280/wk, 14.8% renters, population 11,072.
Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby — median rent $450/wk, 27.1% renters, population 8,896.
Murwillumbah
Murwillumbah — median rent $350/wk, 29.4% renters, population 9,501.
Murwillumbah Surrounds
Murwillumbah Surrounds — median rent $350/wk, 15.4% renters, population 10,352.
Nambucca Heads
Nambucca Heads — median rent $285/wk, 32.7% renters, population 7,111.
Nambucca Heads Surrounds
Nambucca Heads Surrounds — median rent $300/wk, 13.4% renters, population 8,102.
Narooma - Bermagui
Narooma - Bermagui — median rent $290/wk, 20.1% renters, population 9,888.
Narrabri
Narrabri — median rent $260/wk, 32.0% renters, population 6,898.
Narrabri Surrounds
Narrabri Surrounds — median rent $200/wk, 24.2% renters, population 4,616.
Narrandera
Narrandera — median rent $200/wk, 23.9% renters, population 5,905.
Narromine
Narromine — median rent $240/wk, 23.8% renters, population 6,458.
North Nowra - Bomaderry
North Nowra - Bomaderry — median rent $346/wk, 27.6% renters, population 16,098.
Nowra
Nowra — median rent $330/wk, 38.7% renters, population 22,584.
Nyngan - Warren
Nyngan - Warren — median rent $200/wk, 26.0% renters, population 4,591.
Oberon
Oberon — median rent $280/wk, 22.5% renters, population 4,834.
Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head
Old Bar - Manning Point - Red Head — median rent $360/wk, 18.9% renters, population 12,476.
Orange
Orange — median rent $300/wk, 36.7% renters, population 19,023.
Orange - North
Orange - North — median rent $375/wk, 30.0% renters, population 22,895.
Orange Surrounds
Orange Surrounds — median rent $260/wk, 13.6% renters, population 11,830.
Parkes (NSW)
Parkes (NSW) — median rent $260/wk, 29.7% renters, population 10,919.
Parkes Surrounds
Parkes Surrounds — median rent $180/wk, 20.3% renters, population 3,262.
Port Macquarie - East
Port Macquarie - East — median rent $350/wk, 40.0% renters, population 11,764.
Port Macquarie - South
Port Macquarie - South — median rent $420/wk, 21.2% renters, population 17,284.
Port Macquarie - West
Port Macquarie - West — median rent $385/wk, 33.7% renters, population 21,147.
Port Macquarie Surrounds
Port Macquarie Surrounds — median rent $300/wk, 13.4% renters, population 5,301.
Pottsville
Pottsville — median rent $468/wk, 24.1% renters, population 14,086.
Queanbeyan
Queanbeyan — median rent $330/wk, 43.1% renters, population 11,342.
Queanbeyan - East
Queanbeyan - East — median rent $310/wk, 43.2% renters, population 5,085.
Queanbeyan Surrounds
Queanbeyan Surrounds — median rent $465/wk, 9.8% renters, population 16,539.
Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra
Queanbeyan West - Jerrabomberra — median rent $430/wk, 23.0% renters, population 12,744.
Quirindi
Quirindi — median rent $230/wk, 24.3% renters, population 7,551.
Robertson - Fitzroy Falls
Robertson - Fitzroy Falls — median rent $440/wk, 14.2% renters, population 3,829.
Sawtell - Boambee
Sawtell - Boambee — median rent $370/wk, 26.8% renters, population 20,066.
South West Rocks
South West Rocks — median rent $330/wk, 22.9% renters, population 5,628.
Southern Highlands
Southern Highlands — median rent $400/wk, 12.6% renters, population 7,250.
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay
St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay — median rent $360/wk, 23.0% renters, population 15,259.
Sussex Inlet - Berrara
Sussex Inlet - Berrara — median rent $310/wk, 17.1% renters, population 4,694.
Tamworth - East
Tamworth - East — median rent $300/wk, 34.8% renters, population 21,360.
Tamworth - North
Tamworth - North — median rent $320/wk, 38.4% renters, population 16,517.
Tamworth - West
Tamworth - West — median rent $290/wk, 46.3% renters, population 5,998.
Tamworth Surrounds
Tamworth Surrounds — median rent $275/wk, 15.9% renters, population 19,038.
Taree
Taree — median rent $290/wk, 33.4% renters, population 21,123.
Taree Surrounds
Taree Surrounds — median rent $310/wk, 12.9% renters, population 13,044.
Temora
Temora — median rent $220/wk, 22.1% renters, population 6,603.
Tenterfield
Tenterfield — median rent $240/wk, 18.2% renters, population 6,810.
Terranora - North Tumbulgum
Terranora - North Tumbulgum — median rent $538/wk, 10.3% renters, population 3,324.
Tocumwal - Finley - Jerilderie
Tocumwal - Finley - Jerilderie — median rent $200/wk, 19.4% renters, population 9,778.
Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia
Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia — median rent $335/wk, 9.0% renters, population 3,708.
Tumbarumba
Tumbarumba — median rent $208/wk, 21.1% renters, population 3,522.
Tumut
Tumut — median rent $245/wk, 31.9% renters, population 6,667.
Tumut Surrounds
Tumut Surrounds — median rent $200/wk, 15.2% renters, population 4,744.
Tuncurry
Tuncurry — median rent $310/wk, 27.5% renters, population 6,376.
Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads — median rent $390/wk, 28.6% renters, population 20,563.
Tweed Heads South
Tweed Heads South — median rent $390/wk, 28.8% renters, population 8,423.
Ulladulla
Ulladulla — median rent $351/wk, 22.3% renters, population 17,026.
Ulladulla Surrounds
Ulladulla Surrounds — median rent $330/wk, 11.3% renters, population 5,822.
Urunga
Urunga — median rent $350/wk, 24.2% renters, population 4,907.
Wagga Wagga - East
Wagga Wagga - East — median rent $300/wk, 26.0% renters, population 16,921.
Wagga Wagga - North
Wagga Wagga - North — median rent $380/wk, 30.1% renters, population 5,605.
Wagga Wagga - South
Wagga Wagga - South — median rent $300/wk, 33.0% renters, population 22,522.
Wagga Wagga - West
Wagga Wagga - West — median rent $270/wk, 49.4% renters, population 11,962.
Wagga Wagga Surrounds
Wagga Wagga Surrounds — median rent $280/wk, 18.9% renters, population 17,788.
Walcha
Walcha — median rent $200/wk, 19.5% renters, population 3,144.
Walgett - Lightning Ridge
Walgett - Lightning Ridge — median rent $179/wk, 31.4% renters, population 5,534.
Wauchope
Wauchope — median rent $360/wk, 23.1% renters, population 12,796.
Wellington
Wellington — median rent $230/wk, 26.0% renters, population 8,769.
Wentworth - Buronga
Wentworth - Buronga — median rent $200/wk, 20.6% renters, population 6,511.
Wentworth-Balranald Region
Wentworth-Balranald Region — median rent $200/wk, 21.9% renters, population 3,648.
West Wyalong
West Wyalong — median rent $200/wk, 17.9% renters, population 5,525.
Wingham
Wingham — median rent $306/wk, 22.2% renters, population 5,395.
Woolgoolga - Arrawarra
Woolgoolga - Arrawarra — median rent $380/wk, 24.8% renters, population 14,463.
Yass
Yass — median rent $340/wk, 23.5% renters, population 6,763.
Yass Surrounds
Yass Surrounds — median rent $400/wk, 9.9% renters, population 12,713.
Young
Young — median rent $250/wk, 28.7% renters, population 11,004.
Young Surrounds
Young Surrounds — median rent $220/wk, 16.7% renters, population 7,677.
Regional NSW rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Regional NSW as a whole.
What's the median rent in Regional NSW?
$320 a week, population-weighted across all 189 profiled Regional NSW suburbs (2021 Census).
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Regional NSW?
189 real Regional NSW SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Regional NSW a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Regional NSW — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Regional NSW spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 189 profiled suburbs, from 25.9% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
Where is it cheapest to rent in Regional NSW?
Rent varies meaningfully across Regional NSW's 189 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Regional NSW-wide median of $320/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
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