Average rent in Homebush, NSW — 2026
Homebush sits in the Strathfield local government area, 13km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 20,822 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $450/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 58% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$450/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 20,822
- Median age
- 31
- Distance to Sydney
- 13 km
- Households renting
- 58%
- Separate houses
- 10%
- Flats / apartments
- 85%
- Born overseas
- 67%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Strathfield
ABS 2021
Renting in Homebush
Homebush runs close to the New South Wales median rent of $424/week, with renters paying around $450/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Homebush from the state norm is its renter density — 58% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 10% separate houses and 85% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 20,822, the median age is 31, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 67% of residents were born overseas. At 13km from Sydney, Homebush typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.
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