Average rent in Haberfield - Summer Hill, NSW — 2026

Haberfield - Summer Hill is part of the Inner West council area and sits 7km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 13,520 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $470/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.

$470/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,520

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
7 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
45%
Flats / apartments
39%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Inner West

Renting in Haberfield - Summer Hill

Haberfield - Summer Hill is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $470/week, around 11% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 62% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (45%) 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 7km from Sydney, with a population of around 13,520 and a median age of 40. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Haberfield - Summer Hill?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Haberfield - Summer Hill, NSW was $470. 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 Haberfield - Summer Hill rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Haberfield - Summer Hill sat at $470 — 11% 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 (45% separate houses, 39% flats here).
Which suburbs near Haberfield - Summer Hill have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Haberfield - Summer Hill's $470/week (ABS 2021) include Pottsville, Glenmore Park - Regentville, Queanbeyan Surrounds. Kingsford, Matraville - Chifley, Kiama 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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