Average rent in Crows Nest - Waverton, NSW — 2026

Crows Nest - Waverton is part of the North Sydney council area and sits 4km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 17,916 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $575/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 50% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$575/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
17,916

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Sydney
4 km
Households renting
50%
Separate houses
10%
Flats / apartments
69%
Born overseas
40%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
North Sydney

Renting in Crows Nest - Waverton

Renting in Crows Nest - Waverton costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $575/week, which is 36% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (50%) living mostly in flats and apartments (69%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 40% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Crows Nest - Waverton is 4km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Crows Nest - Waverton?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Crows Nest - Waverton, NSW was $575. 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 Crows Nest - Waverton rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Crows Nest - Waverton sat at $575 — 36% above the state average. The suburb is 4km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (10% separate houses, 69% flats here).
Which suburbs near Crows Nest - Waverton have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Crows Nest - Waverton's $575/week (ABS 2021) include Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl, Randwick - North, Annandale (NSW). Five Dock - Abbotsford, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, Mosman - South 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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