Average rent in Castle Hill - Central, NSW — 2026

Castle Hill - Central is part of the The Hills Shire council area and sits 25km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 7,677 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 31% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$550/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,677

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
25 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
60%
Flats / apartments
24%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
The Hills Shire

Renting in Castle Hill - Central

Castle Hill - Central commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $550/week — about 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (68% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (60%). 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 7,677, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Castle Hill - Central is 25km 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 Castle Hill - Central?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Castle Hill - Central, NSW was $550. 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 Castle Hill - Central rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Castle Hill - Central sat at $550 — 30% above the state average. The suburb is 25km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (60% separate houses, 24% flats here).
Which suburbs near Castle Hill - Central have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Castle Hill - Central's $550/week (ABS 2021): Castle Hill - East, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. On the higher end, you've got Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Randwick - North. 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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