Average rent in Dover Heights, NSW — 2026

Dover Heights sits in the Waverley local government area, 7km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 11,122 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $650/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 34% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$650/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,122

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Sydney
7 km
Households renting
34%
Separate houses
34%
Flats / apartments
52%
Born overseas
43%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Waverley

Renting in Dover Heights

Renting in Dover Heights costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $650/week, which is 53% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (34%) living mostly in flats and apartments (52%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 43% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Dover Heights is 7km 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 Dover Heights?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Dover Heights, NSW was $650. 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 Dover Heights rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Dover Heights came in at $650 — 53% above. Dover Heights sits 7km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 34% separate houses and 52% flats).
Which suburbs near Dover Heights have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Dover Heights's $650/week (ABS 2021): Balmain, Sydney (North) - Millers Point, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters. On the higher end, you've got Bondi Junction - Waverly, Mona Vale - Warriewood (North), Bellevue Hill. 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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