Average rent in Ashfield - South, NSW — 2026

Ashfield - South is part of the Inner West council area and sits 8km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 12,246 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $470/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 45% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$470/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,246

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
8 km
Households renting
45%
Separate houses
30%
Flats / apartments
61%
Born overseas
49%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Inner West

Renting in Ashfield - South

Renting in Ashfield - South costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $470/week, which is 11% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (45%) living mostly in flats and apartments (61%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 49% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Ashfield - South is 8km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Ashfield - South?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Ashfield - South, NSW was $470. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Ashfield - South rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Ashfield - South sat at $470 — 11% above the state average. The suburb is 8km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (30% separate houses, 61% flats here).
Which suburbs near Ashfield - South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Ashfield - South's $470/week (ABS 2021) include Pottsville, Glenmore Park - Regentville, Queanbeyan Surrounds. Kingsford, Matraville - Chifley, Kiama 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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