Berrigan Shire rents surge 18.5 percent as regional NSW towns squeeze tenants

Regional NSW towns experienced sharp rent increases over the past year, with Berrigan Shire posting the steepest rise of 18.5 percent to a median $480 weekly. Bellingen near Coffs Harbour followed at 18.2 percent. Priced-out tenants, strong agricultural demand, and limited housing supply drove the spikes across smaller towns.

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