Average rent in Castle Hill - East, NSW — 2026

Castle Hill - East is part of the Hornsby council area and sits 24km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 5,670 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $547/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 15% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$547/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,670

ABS 2021

Median age
53
Distance to Sydney
24 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
68%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hornsby

Renting in Castle Hill - East

Castle Hill - East commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $547/week — about 29% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (64% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (68%). 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 5,670, the median age is 53, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Castle Hill - East is 24km 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 - East?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Castle Hill - East, NSW was $547. 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 - East rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Castle Hill - East sat at $547 — 29% above the state average. The suburb is 24km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (68% separate houses, 20% flats here).
Which suburbs near Castle Hill - East have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Castle Hill - East's $547/week (ABS 2021) include Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich, Wolli Creek. Lane Cove, Newtown (NSW), Bangalow 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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