Average rent in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay, NSW2026

Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay is part of the Sutherland Shire council area and sits 23km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 3,369 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $833/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 7% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$833/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,369

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Sydney
23 km
Households renting
7%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sutherland Shire

Renting in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay

Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $833/week, around 96% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 92% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (95%) 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 23km from Sydney, with a population of around 3,369 and a median age of 42. 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 Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay, NSW was $833. 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 Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay came in at $833 — 96% above. Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay sits 23km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 95% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Lilli Pilli - Port Hacking - Dolans Bay's $833/week (ABS 2021): Frenchs Forest - Oxford Falls, Bayview - Elanora Heights, Avalon - Palm Beach. On the higher end, you've got Castle Cove - Northbridge, Belrose, Port Botany Industrial. 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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