Average rent in Gordon - Killara, NSW2026

Gordon - Killara sits in the Ku-ring-gai local government area, 13km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 22,433 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $600/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 28% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
22,433

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Sydney
13 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
56%
Flats / apartments
40%
Born overseas
50%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Ku-ring-gai

Renting in Gordon - Killara

Gordon - Killara commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $600/week — about 42% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (69% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (56%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 22,433, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Gordon - Killara is 13km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Gordon - Killara?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Gordon - Killara, NSW was $600. 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 Gordon - Killara rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Gordon - Killara sat at $600 — 42% above the state average. The suburb is 13km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (56% separate houses, 40% flats here).
Which suburbs near Gordon - Killara have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Gordon - Killara's $600/week (ABS 2021) include Willoughby, Box Hill - Nelson, Erskineville - Alexandria. Turramurra, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista 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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