Average rent in Erskineville - Alexandria, NSW — 2026

Erskineville - Alexandria sits in the Sydney local government area, 5km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 19,126 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $591/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 53% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$591/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,126

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Sydney
5 km
Households renting
53%
Separate houses
3%
Flats / apartments
64%
Born overseas
36%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sydney

Renting in Erskineville - Alexandria

Renting in Erskineville - Alexandria costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $591/week, which is 39% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (53%) living mostly in flats and apartments (64%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 36% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Erskineville - Alexandria is 5km 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 Erskineville - Alexandria?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Erskineville - Alexandria, NSW was $591. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Erskineville - Alexandria rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Erskineville - Alexandria came in at $591 — 39% above. Erskineville - Alexandria sits 5km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 3% separate houses and 64% flats).
Which suburbs near Erskineville - Alexandria have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Erskineville - Alexandria's $591/week (ABS 2021): Glenwood, Chatswood - East, Paddington - Moore Park. On the higher end, you've got Box Hill - Nelson, Willoughby, Mosman - North. 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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