Average rent in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, NSW — 2026

Dulwich Hill - Lewisham sits in the Inner West local government area, 7km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 17,948 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $480/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 46% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$480/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
17,948

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
7 km
Households renting
46%
Separate houses
29%
Flats / apartments
57%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Inner West

Renting in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham

Renting in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $480/week, which is 13% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (46%) living mostly in flats and apartments (57%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 32% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Dulwich Hill - Lewisham 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 Dulwich Hill - Lewisham?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Dulwich Hill - Lewisham, NSW was $480. 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 Dulwich Hill - Lewisham rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Dulwich Hill - Lewisham came in at $480 — 13% above. Dulwich Hill - Lewisham sits 7km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 29% separate houses and 57% flats).
Which suburbs near Dulwich Hill - Lewisham have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Dulwich Hill - Lewisham's $480/week (ABS 2021) include Matraville - Chifley, Kingsford, Haberfield - Summer Hill. Kingscliff - Fingal Head, Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, Kiama Downs - Minnamurra 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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