Average rent in Acacia Gardens, NSW — 2026

Acacia Gardens is part of the Blacktown council area and sits 31km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 3,668 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $540/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$540/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,668

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
31 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Blacktown

Renting in Acacia Gardens

Acacia Gardens commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $540/week — about 27% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (78% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (85%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 3,668, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Acacia Gardens is 31km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Acacia Gardens?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Acacia Gardens, NSW was $540. 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 Acacia Gardens rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Acacia Gardens came in at $540 — 27% above. Acacia Gardens sits 31km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Acacia Gardens have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Acacia Gardens's $540/week (ABS 2021): Terranora - North Tumbulgum, Malabar - La Perouse, Googong. On the higher end, you've got Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Castle Hill - East, Newtown (NSW). 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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