Average rent in Chippendale, NSW — 2026

Chippendale is part of the Sydney council area and sits 2km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 7,803 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $520/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 76% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$520/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,803

ABS 2021

Median age
28
Distance to Sydney
2 km
Households renting
76%
Separate houses
0%
Flats / apartments
88%
Born overseas
62%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sydney

Renting in Chippendale

Chippendale sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $520/week — that's 23% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 76%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (88%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 62% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 2km 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 Chippendale?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Chippendale, NSW was $520. 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 Chippendale rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Chippendale sat at $520 — 23% above the state average. The suburb is 2km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (0% separate houses, 88% flats here).
Which suburbs near Chippendale have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Chippendale's $520/week (ABS 2021) include Spring Farm, Baulkham Hills - East, Shellharbour - Flinders. North Ryde - East Ryde, Artarmon, West Hoxton - Middleton Grange 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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