Average rent in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley, NSW — 2026

Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley is part of the Bayside (NSW) council area and sits 10km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 16,579 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $500/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 38% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$500/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
16,579

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Sydney
10 km
Households renting
38%
Separate houses
44%
Flats / apartments
43%
Born overseas
46%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Bayside (NSW)

Renting in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley

Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $500/week — about 18% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (58% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (44%). 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 16,579, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley is 10km 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 Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley, NSW was $500. 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 Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley sat at $500 — 18% above the state average. The suburb is 10km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (44% separate houses, 43% flats here).
Which suburbs near Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley's $500/week (ABS 2021) include Brunswick Heads - Ocean Shores, Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, Warnervale - Wadalba. Glebe - Forest Lodge, Baulkham Hills - East, Spring Farm sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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