Average rent in Marsden Park - Shanes Park, NSW — 2026

Marsden Park - Shanes Park sits in the Blacktown local government area, 42km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 15,524 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $570/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 19% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$570/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,524

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Sydney
42 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
53%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Blacktown

Renting in Marsden Park - Shanes Park

Marsden Park - Shanes Park commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $570/week — about 34% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (79% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (97%). 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 15,524, the median age is 32, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Marsden Park - Shanes Park is 42km 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 Marsden Park - Shanes Park?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Marsden Park - Shanes Park, NSW was $570. 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 Marsden Park - Shanes Park rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Marsden Park - Shanes Park sat at $570 — 34% above the state average. The suburb is 42km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (97% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Marsden Park - Shanes Park have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Marsden Park - Shanes Park's $570/week (ABS 2021): Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Lane Cove. On the higher end, you've got Dee Why (South) - North Curl Curl, Crows Nest - Waverton, Randwick - South. 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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