Average rent in Bayview - Elanora Heights, NSW — 2026

Bayview - Elanora Heights sits in the Northern Beaches local government area, 26km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 11,243 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $745/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 11% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$745/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,243

ABS 2021

Median age
49
Distance to Sydney
26 km
Households renting
11%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
10%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Northern Beaches

Renting in Bayview - Elanora Heights

Bayview - Elanora Heights commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $745/week — about 76% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (81% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (81%). 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 11,243, the median age is 49, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Bayview - Elanora Heights is 26km 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 Bayview - Elanora Heights?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Bayview - Elanora Heights, NSW was $745. 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 Bayview - Elanora Heights rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Bayview - Elanora Heights came in at $745 — 76% above. Bayview - Elanora Heights sits 26km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 81% separate houses and 10% flats).
Which suburbs near Bayview - Elanora Heights have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bayview - Elanora Heights's $745/week (ABS 2021) include Woronora Heights, Caringbah South, Manly - Fairlight. Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay, Castle Cove - Northbridge 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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