Average rent in Forestville - Killarney Heights, NSW — 2026
Forestville - Killarney Heights is part of the Northern Beaches council area and sits 11km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 13,161 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $720/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 17% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$720/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 13,161
- Median age
- 43
- Distance to Sydney
- 11 km
- Households renting
- 17%
- Separate houses
- 85%
- Flats / apartments
- 5%
- Born overseas
- 33%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Northern Beaches
ABS 2021
Renting in Forestville - Killarney Heights
Forestville - Killarney Heights is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $720/week, around 70% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 80% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (85%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 11km from Sydney, with a population of around 13,161 and a median age of 43. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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