Average rent in Chatswood - East, NSW — 2026

Chatswood - East sits in the Willoughby local government area, 9km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 19,601 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $590/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 53% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$590/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,601

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
9 km
Households renting
53%
Separate houses
26%
Flats / apartments
69%
Born overseas
63%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Willoughby

Renting in Chatswood - East

Chatswood - East sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $590/week — that's 39% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 53%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (69%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 63% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 9km 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 Chatswood - East?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Chatswood - East, NSW was $590. 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 Chatswood - East rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Chatswood - East sat at $590 — 39% above the state average. The suburb is 9km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (26% separate houses, 69% flats here).
Which suburbs near Chatswood - East have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Chatswood - East's $590/week (ABS 2021): Mosman - South, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, Schofields (West) - Colebee. On the higher end, you've got Erskineville - Alexandria, Box Hill - Nelson, Willoughby. 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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