Average rent in Freshwater - Brookvale, NSW — 2026

Freshwater - Brookvale is part of the Northern Beaches council area and sits 13km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 21,828 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $600/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 36% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$600/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,828

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
13 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
42%
Flats / apartments
51%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Northern Beaches

Renting in Freshwater - Brookvale

Freshwater - Brookvale sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $600/week — that's 42% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 36%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (51%) — 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 13km 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 Freshwater - Brookvale?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Freshwater - Brookvale, NSW was $600. 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 Freshwater - Brookvale rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Freshwater - Brookvale came in at $600 — 42% above. Freshwater - Brookvale sits 13km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 42% separate houses and 51% flats).
Which suburbs near Freshwater - Brookvale have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Freshwater - Brookvale's $600/week (ABS 2021): Willoughby, Box Hill - Nelson, Erskineville - Alexandria. On the higher end, you've got Turramurra, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista. 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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