Average rent in Chester Hill - Sefton, NSW2026

Chester Hill - Sefton is part of the Canterbury-Bankstown council area and sits 20km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 20,842 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 38% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,842

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Sydney
20 km
Households renting
38%
Separate houses
72%
Flats / apartments
13%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Canterbury-Bankstown

Renting in Chester Hill - Sefton

Chester Hill - Sefton runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $400/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (57% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 38% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (72%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 34 and a population around 20,842. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 45% of residents were born overseas. Chester Hill - Sefton is 20km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Chester Hill - Sefton?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Chester Hill - Sefton, NSW was $400. 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 Chester Hill - Sefton rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Chester Hill - Sefton came in at $400 — 6% below. Chester Hill - Sefton sits 20km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 72% separate houses and 13% flats).
Which suburbs near Chester Hill - Sefton have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Chester Hill - Sefton's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Campbelltown - Woodbine. The Oaks - Oakdale, North Parramatta, Blacktown - West 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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