Average rent in Hornsby - East, NSW — 2026

Hornsby - East is part of the Hornsby council area and sits 21km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 11,943 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $440/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 53% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$440/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,943

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
21 km
Households renting
53%
Separate houses
12%
Flats / apartments
85%
Born overseas
60%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Hornsby

Renting in Hornsby - East

Rent in Hornsby - East sits near the New South Wales median ($424/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $440/week. What stands out is the renter share — 53% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 12% separate houses and 85% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 11,943, median age 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 60% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 21km from Sydney, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Hornsby - East?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Hornsby - East, NSW was $440. 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 Hornsby - East rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Hornsby - East sat at $440 — 4% above the state average. The suburb is 21km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (12% separate houses, 85% flats here).
Which suburbs near Hornsby - East have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Hornsby - East's $440/week (ABS 2021): Toongabbie - Constitution Hill, Emu Plains - Leonay, Mittagong. On the higher end, you've got Newcastle - Cooks Hill, Fairfield - West, Edgeworth - Cameron Park. 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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