Young, NSW 2322
Regional New South Wales living — space, quiet and a genuine community feel.
- Small-town feel
- $250/wk Median
- 28.7% Renters
Young Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $250
- To the CBD
- 269km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Young Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Young is a regional New South Wales community of 11,004 residents, with 28.7% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $250 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Young
Young Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Young Main Street
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Young
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Young
Real questions renters ask before moving to Young.
Is Young walkable?
Young carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Is Young a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Young has a 28.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Young?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Young is $250. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $250 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Young from New South Wales's capital?
Young is approximately 269km from New South Wales's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 279-294 minutes.
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