Average rent in Bondi Junction - Waverly, NSW — 2026

Bondi Junction - Waverly sits in the Waverley local government area, 5km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 17,720 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $652/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 47% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$652/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
17,720

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
5 km
Households renting
47%
Separate houses
13%
Flats / apartments
56%
Born overseas
44%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Waverley

Renting in Bondi Junction - Waverly

Bondi Junction - Waverly sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $652/week — that's 54% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 47%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (56%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 44% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 5km from the Sydney CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bondi Junction - Waverly?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bondi Junction - Waverly, NSW was $652. 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 Bondi Junction - Waverly rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Bondi Junction - Waverly came in at $652 — 54% above. Bondi Junction - Waverly sits 5km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 13% separate houses and 56% flats).
Which suburbs near Bondi Junction - Waverly have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bondi Junction - Waverly's $652/week (ABS 2021) include Cromer, Dover Heights, Pymble. Mona Vale - Warriewood (North), Bellevue Hill, Woollahra 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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