Average rent in Douglas Park - Appin, NSW — 2026

Douglas Park - Appin is part of the Wollondilly council area and sits 55km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 11,112 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $490/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 13% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$490/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,112

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
55 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Wollondilly

Renting in Douglas Park - Appin

Douglas Park - Appin commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $490/week — about 16% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (83% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (96%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 11,112, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Douglas Park - Appin is 55km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Douglas Park - Appin?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Douglas Park - Appin, NSW was $490. 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 Douglas Park - Appin rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Douglas Park - Appin sat at $490 — 16% above the state average. The suburb is 55km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (96% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Douglas Park - Appin have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Douglas Park - Appin's $490/week (ABS 2021) include Kingscliff - Fingal Head, Lidcombe, Kiama. Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, Warnervale - Wadalba, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove 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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