Average rent in Castle Hill - South, NSW — 2026

Castle Hill - South is part of the The Hills Shire council area and sits 23km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 10,419 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 30% 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
10,419

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
23 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
71%
Flats / apartments
22%
Born overseas
46%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
The Hills Shire

Renting in Castle Hill - South

Castle Hill - South is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $550/week, around 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 69% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (71%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 23km from Sydney, with a population of around 10,419 and a median age of 40. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Castle Hill - South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Castle Hill - South, NSW was $550. 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 Castle Hill - South rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Castle Hill - South came in at $550 — 30% above. Castle Hill - South sits 23km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 71% separate houses and 22% flats).
Which suburbs near Castle Hill - South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Castle Hill - South's $550/week (ABS 2021) include Castle Hill - East, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Randwick - North 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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