Average rent in Five Dock - Abbotsford, NSW — 2026

Five Dock - Abbotsford is part of the Canada Bay council area and sits 7km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 20,933 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $576/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 37% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$576/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,933

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Sydney
7 km
Households renting
37%
Separate houses
38%
Flats / apartments
47%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Canada Bay

Renting in Five Dock - Abbotsford

Five Dock - Abbotsford sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $576/week — that's 36% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 37%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (47%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 32% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 7km from the Sydney CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Five Dock - Abbotsford?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Five Dock - Abbotsford, NSW was $576. 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 Five Dock - Abbotsford rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Five Dock - Abbotsford sat at $576 — 36% above the state average. The suburb is 7km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (38% separate houses, 47% flats here).
Which suburbs near Five Dock - Abbotsford have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Five Dock - Abbotsford's $576/week (ABS 2021) include Randwick - South, Crows Nest - Waverton, Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl. Mosman - South, Stanhope Gardens - Parklea, Schofields (West) - Colebee 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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